Social Advocates for Youth Counselor

AGENCY SUMMARY:
Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention services. Through more than 25 programs, we help more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency.

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The SAY Counselor/Social Worker provides prevention and early intervention services to middle and high school students in designated SAY School Districts. SAY services are designed to help prevent and reduce the use of alcohol and other drugs and decrease the incidence of other social and mental health problems such as substance use/abuse, teen violence, teen depression/anxiety and suicide.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. The SAY worker will work collaboratively with school principals, school counselors, teachers and other school personnel regarding the social, behavioral, emotional and environmental issues that impact student success.
2. Students can be referred to the SAY worker regarding many teen related issues including but not limited to, alcohol/drugs/vaping, and issues/conflicts with peers, family, or school. The SAY worker will provide prevention strategies to help the student make healthy decisions and refer the student to a higher level of care if needed.
3. The SAY worker will contact parents when necessary and will work with the parent to obtain a release of information so the SAY worker can communicate important information to necessary faculty and staff. 
4. The SAY worker will provide pertinent prevention education in the classroom as well as small group sessions for students that will help them learn positive coping tools, active listening skills, effective message sending, self-awareness, decision-making, communication strategies and conflict resolution.
5. The SAY worker will attend parent programs in their school to provide education as well as serve as a resource to schoolwide programs on topics of concern and interest to parents/guardians and school personnel.
6. When needed, the SAY worker will participate in broad, community wide education programs that promote positive adolescent health.
7. The SAY worker will participate in professional trainings at Bellefaire that supports the goals of the program.
8. The SAY worker will maintain timely completion of documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.  

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
4. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
2. Licensure: Valid Ohio LSW or LPC required.
3. Competency/Skills:

• Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
• Service Orientation: Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.

1. Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.