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Form of workJob Description
- Engages in direct staff hours of service for assigned clients
- Provides prevention counseling sessions to middle school students throughout Monroe County
- Conducts group TGFDV lessons
- Refers client to counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist when appropriate
- Monitors Prevention activities including those performed by Prevention Specialist
- Coordinates with schools and school personnel to provide TGFD classes
- Attend Prevention Program quarterly meetings, training and annual conference
- Functions as a liaison for prevention to outside agencies including schools, childrens shelter and outside agencies
- Demonstrates empathetic, professional behavior toward student, families, and school personnel
- Complete satisfaction surveys with participants
- Enhance and implement changes noted in performance improvement activities
- Participates in required staff development / training activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required
- Two years of related work experience in Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse field preferred
- Ability to meet requirements of Monroe County Sheriffs Office background check
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
- Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
- Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
About Westcare:
Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include:Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support
