School Based Counselor-Community Schools

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

WHY WORK AT YFA?

We tackle some of the world's toughest problems. Our employees are an incredible group of compassionate, committed individuals, drawn by the opportunity to make a difference. Year over year, our employees report they are proud to work here and are willing to go above and beyond in service of our mission to create a safe, nurturing environment for children.

Youth and Family Advocates (YFA) was founded in 1970. Our purpose and role is to serve children and families in crisis, providing programs that encourage healing, restoration, and success for those we serve. This is why “Family” is our middle name! Our hardworking 350+ team members work in partnership with communities and families, providing a full range of services across the state of Florida.

No matter the role, we believe every team member at YFA has a critical role in supporting our children and our communities and we constantly strive to ensure a positive, purpose-driven, dynamic work environment for you to learn, grow and meet your fullest potential.

Put your talents to use in a culture of care where you can make the world a better place.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for facilitating classroom size groups, for K-5th grade, organizing the cross-age buddies’ program and facilitating all additional units as relates to the Caring School Community curriculum. CSC is a nationally recognized evidenced based program and must be followed as designed. This is a moderate level of autonomy and a moderate range of internal/external contacts.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Facilitates classroom size groups for K-5th grade using the Caring School Community (CSC) curriculum.
• Completes documentation related to provisions of the CSC program.
• Conducts class meetings/sessions, per CSC Curriculum.
• Makes presentations about YFA, programs and services and related issues.
• Participates in meetings and work sessions related to service provisions, including programmatic supervision, individual supervision, and inter-program supervision.
• Provides input on changes/enhancements to programs and services; participates in design/redesign of programs and services as requested.
• Conducts community outreach programs.
• Completes other tasks as assigned or necessary to ensure clients receive necessary services and necessary administrative tasks are completed.
• Creates a safe and welcoming environment for youth, families, and/or colleagues, in order for individuals to feel emotionally and physically secure, and not be re-traumatized.
• Follows a trauma-informed approach, demonstrating sensitivity to individuals needs’ and experiences.

Location: Gulfside Elementary School, 2329 Anclote Blvd, Holiday, FL 34691

Requirements:

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field (preferred) or 4+ years directly in human services, preferably in counseling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
• Communicate and maintain working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Ability to facilitate large/small groups and the varied group dynamics that may arise
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel regionally on a regular basis and statewide as needed; ability to bend, lift, and carry 30 pounds.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• At YFA, we are as dedicated to our team members as we are to our mission! YFA provides:
• 5 days of PTO
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 5 Days Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Legal Services
• ID Monitoring
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with match after 12 months
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities

And of course, an opportunity to make the world a better place!

Youth and Family Advocates is committed to fostering a trauma informed workplace culture, to include a commitment to ensuring that employees interact with children, families, and each other in ways that promote healing, resiliency, and responsiveness to the impact of trauma in the lives of individuals.

Youth and Family Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We adhere to the principles of affirmative action and strictly prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics.

Youth and Family Advocates comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other privileges of employment.