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School Outreach Counselor

Anchor House

School Outreach Counselor

Trenton, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Are you interested in joining a team of dedicated professionals focused on ending youth homelessness in Mercer County? Anchor House, Inc. is looking for individuals interested in advocating and supporting the youth we serve! We are looking for resourceful, energetic, and team-oriented people to join the fight and be an asset to our agency and community.

    Anchor House Inc., has an immediate opening for a FULL TIME SCHOOL OUTREACH COUNSELOR to work directly with clients ages 12-17 providing individual and group counseling services in local school settings as well as participating in community outreach activities.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Provides individual and group counseling services within the local school system
    • Participates in community outreach activities
    • Leverage existing relationships and cultivate new business contacts
    • Work with other departments to help promote brand recognition

    ​QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Must have 2 years of experience working with youth
    • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field
    • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Deadline and detail-oriented
    • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background required
    • Bilingual is preferred

    Company Description

    The agency's mission is to provide a safe haven where abused, runaway, homeless, aging out and at risk youth and their families are empowered to succeed and thrive.