INTAKE Coordinator
Unit: Programs
Department: Counseling & Case Management
Reports to: Assistant Director of Counseling and Case Management Services
Classifications: Exempt, F.T. (Administrative)
Essential Functions:
% Time
Role Description
60%
Clinical Responsibilities
a. Weekly supportive counseling for a caseload of 15-20 youth members and their families
b. Creating youth re-entry plans related to behavior change/disciplinary action in collaboration with the Director of Counseling and Case Management
c. On-call counseling
d. Crisis intervention
e. Escort youth to Pantry and conduct needs assessment for potential referrals to services.
30%
Administrative Duties
10%
Programmatic Direct Service
When not in session (group or individual), work closely with other HMI departments and staff to support operation of the HMI programmatic and community milieu. Duties include:
a. Outreach and engage youth members during Program Common Hours (3:15pm – 7:30pm).
b. Assist in the facilitation of special events and Community Meetings.
c. Perform general staff duties, such as Café duty, train-pass, event set-up/breakdown, etc.
As needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Creative Arts Therapy or Mental Health Counseling.
- LMSW, LCSW or LCAT Licensure required.
- 1-3 years experience with diverse population of adolescents in an urban setting, including knowledge of lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and questioning youth from various cultures and backgrounds.
- Knowledge of liberation-focused healing and anti-oppressive methods; able to describe how they support and uplift BIPOC and TGNC individuals and communities in their clinical work.
- Knowledge of harm reduction practices, trauma-informed care, and positive youth development models.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment when appropriate; strong decision-making skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience facilitating group discussions and managing a variety of small and large group dynamics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conflict mediation and public speaking.
- Computer Skills: Strong with proficiency in Salesforce, Zoom, Doxy, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- SIFI certification or equivalent qualification to supervise graduate counseling interns preferred.
- Experience working within a systems or family approach, Trauma-Informed Care and Positive Youth Development models in the treatment of adolescents.
- Strong knowledge of cultural competency issues.
- Spanish speaking preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Work primarily in 2 Astor Place, NYC with some virtual work
- Program work schedule:
Monday- Friday – 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Flexibility required at times to support agency needs.
Professional Field
Counseling
Social Work
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field


