Life Skills Counselor - Apply-using-job-code-21432

• 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.

Requirements

• Willing to also work with agency’s sister program in Warren County.
• Must be able to work some evenings to accommodate youth/family schedule.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services/Social Services field is preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, child welfare, mental/behavioral health, and community resources is helpful but not required.

Benefits

CCDOM offers a competitive benefits plan that includes:

• Medical and Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Up to 13 Paid Holidays
• Begin with 20 Days of Paid Time Off
• Non-Contributory Pension Plan
• Ability to contribute to 403(b) retirement plan
• Life and Disability Insurance

Agency Perks and Discounts

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

APPLY USING JOB CODE: 21432

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer