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The Center for Youth Services, Inc.

Community-Based Child and Family Therapist (CFT) –R-Centers

The Center for Youth Services, Inc., Rochester, New York, United States

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Overview This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week, with a pay range of $22.00-$25.00 per hour. The CFT is part of the Community-Based Programs Department. The CFT provides counseling (individual and family) to youth and their families at identified R-Centers, crisis response, consultation and information and referral services. They conduct comprehensive assessments that identify the immediate and longer-term needs of the youth referred. Based on the assessment, a service plan is created that includes immediate direct services as well as referrals to other resources in the school and the community. The CFT works closely with R-Center staff who generate referrals and assists them to integrate into the R-Center community.

Responsibilities

Crisis Response

Consultation and maintaining professional relationships with staff

Assessment/Triage

Child and Family Counseling

Information Dissemination, Referrals and Referral Readiness Support

Case and Program Record keeping

Psycho-educational Group facilitation

Crisis intervention/response

Other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge And Skills

Youth friendly – Ability to establish/maintain positive working relationships with youth

Knowledge of child and adolescent development and issues

Knowledge of child and family counseling techniques

Group facilitation

Effective time management

Holistic assessment and triage

Presentation and platform skills and adults

Employment Guidelines

Adhere to ethical conduct

Demonstrate professionalism (timely, dependable, responsible, flexible)

Be non-judgmental and respectful

Model principles of inclusion and tolerance

Be youth-centered and positive

Be family-friendly

Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers

Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders

Have strong literacy skills (reading, writing, comprehension)

Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Conduct research and apply best practices and evaluation methods

Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors

Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested

Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services, education or a related field, and five (5) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience. A Master's degree is preferred.

Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information and approval by agency insurance carrier

Regular access to a motor vehicle, and automobile insurance at the level of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property Damage

Access to a telephone

Physical Requirements Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services.

Computer Skills Recommended Microsoft Office – Advanced; Internet Explorer – Advanced

Equal Opportunity The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.

Salary $22 - $25 per hour

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