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

OVERVIEW :

This is a full time position at 35 hours a week, with a pay range of $22.00- $25.00 per hour. Please note, the following hours for this position include :

• During the school calendar year, the hours are 1 : 30-9 : 00 pm
• During school breaks, the shifts will vary 9 : 00 am-4 : 30 pm and / or 10 : 30 am-6 : 00 pm
• During school half days the hour are 11 am -7 pm
• During summer months, the shifts will vary 8 : 30 am-4 : 00 pm and / or 10 : 00 am-5 : 30 pm

This 12-month position is part of the Community-Based Programs Department. The CFT is responsible for providing counseling (individual and family) to youth and their families at identified R-Centers. They also provide crisis response, consultation and information and referral services. They are responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments that identify the immediate and longer-term of the youth referred. Based upon this assessment, a service plan is created that includes the immediate direct services to be provided as well as referrals to other resources in the school and the community. The CFT works closely with the R-Center staff who generate the referrals and assists them to integrate into the R-Center community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES :

Candidate must :

Candidate must possess significant knowledge of :

CULTURAL SENSITIVITY :

The Center delivers services to youth and families from many racial, ethnic, cultural, social and lifestyle groups. We value differences in people and strive to understand diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, abilities and beliefs. To this end, all staff are required to attend professional development trainings and to continually enhance their understanding of cultural diversity.

Staff are expected to respect and honor cultural and human diversity. The annual Performance Appraisal provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into their everyday work.

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.

In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire :

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

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.