Youth Counselor

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is dedicated to building better futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families through a diversified array of services including alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment, and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, our team members have positively impacted lives and communities.

About the role

As a Youth Counselor, you will provide a full range of social services directed toward the therapeutic care and rehabilitation of adolescents. You will participate in the planning, organization, and delivery of cross-disciplinary services, including case work, counseling, and specialized treatment, according to individual skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs case management, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling.
• Works and counsels with individual residents to effect and monitor treatment and progress.
• Utilizes group-counseling techniques to effectively monitor and enhance treatment progress.
• Works with external agency staff (probation officers, case workers) to understand case history and identify specific treatment needs.
• Coordinates the implementation of treatment-related activities.
• Maintains and completes required documentation prior to the end of the shift.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.
• Supports and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience; OR Master’s degree in a related field.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks screening for crimes including, but not limited to, drug-related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and necessary software typically used by the department.

Skills

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($20.00/hour) with DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Programs.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.
• Paid Training & Career Growth (no experience required, earn while you learn).
• Comprehensive paid training program.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization.
• Leadership development and professional growth.

Schedule

• Full-Time.
• Shift: 7 am - 3 pm with a minimum of one 3 pm - 11 pm shift per week.