YOUTH COUNSELOR 3731

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class plans, executes or implements a variety of counseling services dealing with the needs and problems of youth. This may involve individual, family or group interaction processes as well as dealing with a variety of community agencies providing supplementary services. The goals may be attained through individual counseling or recreational, social, educational and cultural programs. The work may require irregular working hours. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Meets with youth and families to ascertain the needs of participants;

Develops plans for meeting the goals of needed services;

Conducts individual and family counseling;

Consults with other community agencies and organizations in order to secure supplementary services;

Prepares case reports, and maintains accurate records;

May implement recreational, social, educational and cultural programs.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of social work; thorough knowledge of counseling methods and techniques, and their application to work problems; good knowledge of the services and resources provided through public and private sources; ability to establish good rapport with individuals and groups; ability to analyze case records and to reach sound decisions; ability to establish effective working relationships with the general public, private agencies and community representatives; ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling; or,

b) Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree, and one (1) year of experience in youth counseling.

R07/09/13

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive