Support Counselor/Care Manager
Youth Services Program (YSP)
The Youth Services Support Counselor/Care Manager (SC/CM) will perform a variety of para-professional duties in schools, MCYP Drop-in Center(s) locations in both Ukiah and Covelo, MCYP transition age youth (TAY) shelter home(s) and within the community. Services include but are not limited to, the facilitation of Positive Youth Development activities, educational presentations and groups, social-emotional and mental health wellness support, youth success coaching, goal setting, case/care management, education and career planning independent living skill training, housing navigation, conflict/anger management, substance use prevention education, advocacy, crisis intervention, rotation on 24/7 crisis line and court-ordered supervised visitation monitoring. The SC/CM will be required to be familiar with existing community resources for the purpose of assessing and referring to additional supportive services. SC/CM is required to attend program and clinical supervision meetings, professional development trainings, community partner coalitions, MCYP sponsored activities as assigned and take a rotation on the MCYP crisis line each month. Job duties, client caseloads and assignments may vary.
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to work autonomously with high level accountability & integrity
Commitment to professionalism and collaboration with MCYP team members and community partners
Willingness to take a rotation on MCYP’s after-hours community response line
Availability to occasionally work outside of regular business hours with advanced notice and planning
Organize effectively; prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met
Proactive communication both verbally and written; complete paperwork, client notes accurately & timely
Maintain human services ethical standards, client and program compliance, confidentiality and HIPAA regulations
Skills in classroom curriculum delivery and presentation
Computer skills and social media literacy
Knowledge of prevention education topics including familiarity with Positive Youth Development, Harm Reduction & Trauma Informed Care
Ability to relate to people of all cultural backgrounds and age
Minimum Requirements: Any combination of related work history, training, college classes, life experience or volunteer work with youth necessary to perform essential functions of the position as outlined above.
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How to Apply
To apply for any open position at MCYP, please submit following documents using the Employment Form below. Or, email documents to join@mcyp.org:
MCYP Employment Application(click to open the application in a new window)
Cover letter indicating why you are applying for this position
Resume
Copy of college degree(s) and additional post-graduate training and/or certification, if applicable