Life Skills Counselor 123 - apply using code 21432

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Working in home and community with adolescents/young adults to assist with improving their independent living skills. This includes educational planning, job planning, daily living skills, money management, self-care and assisting with linkage to appropriate community resources.
• Knowledge of local and state resources pertaining to employment, housing, and financial stability would be beneficial.
• Provides intervention as necessary and if required refers and connects adolescents/young adults to crisis counseling and other mental health, or drug addiction treatment services.
• Proficient in writing and communication skills.
• Collaborate and communicate with providers in the community that may also be working with the youth.
• Knowledge of child welfare, mental/behavioral health, child development, and community resources is helpful.

Agency Perks and Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program
• Verizon FIOS
• Affinity Federal Credit Union membership
• NJM Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Flex Spending Accounts

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer