Community-Based Counselor I

Job overview

The Community-Based Counselor I role is in person in Portsmouth, VA, with services delivered in youths’ homes and the community. Compensation is not specified. Tidewater Youth Services Commission serves court-involved and at-risk youth in Virginia’s Tidewater Region. The counselor provides non-clinical support to youth and families through home- and community-based services. The role helps reinforce positive behaviors, respond to crises, document progress, and coordinate with families and service partners.

What you'll do

• Provide non-clinical counseling services to youth and families at home or in the community
• deliver services such as anger management, life-skills support, family sessions, parenting support, and substance-abuse education
• model and reinforce positive behaviors
• prepare visit records, progress notes, and case notes
• respond to emergencies and crisis interventions
• build working relationships with families, court personnel, referral agencies, and service providers
• travel in own vehicle, with mileage reimbursed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community-based counselor

youth services

family support

non-clinical counseling

portsmouth va

tidewater youth services commission

home and community visits

anger management

life-skills support

crisis intervention

flexible schedule

mileage reimbursement

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee assistance program, flexible schedule, and professional development assistance.

Why this role

Flexible scheduling includes after-school, evening, and weekend hours; travel in the employee’s own vehicle is required and mileage is reimbursed.

About the employer

Tidewater Youth Services Commission is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.