Bi-Lingual KidTalk Counselor

Job in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06831, USA

Listing for: Crisis Inc.

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18

Job specializations:

Social Work
Mental Health, Psychology, Community Health, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR

REPORTS TO: Director of Outreach and Community Development

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide assessments and counseling, in response to the psycho-social needs of young people

Act on referrals, by self, friends, parents, and program staff

Maintain a visible and available presence among

Work collaboratively with in the program youth support services and staff

Conduct assessments, including drug / alcohol use and high-risk behaviors

Make referrals utilizing program services and outside resources

Maintain confidential client records.

Enhance awareness of after-hours support services available through Kids in Crisis.

Ensure monolingual Spanish speaking residents have materials in their native language.

Work with families and youth to provide psycho-social education and case management linkage to community services.

Collaboration with community service providers and mental health staff at Greenwich Public Schools.

Provide on site specialized groups to support social emotional development and teach protective skills.

Collaboration with and training of school / club staff to promote enhanced positive youth development and the strengthening of staff skills to support mental health well being.

Assist with school / club social media to increase assess to mental health and emotional well- being information for the club community.

QUALIFICATIONS (minimum)

Knowledge of issues affecting young children adolescents including substance use.
Ability to facilitate individual, family, and group sessions.
Familiarity with abuse and neglect identification and reporting procedures
Knowledge of community resources available to youth and their families.
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking.
Spanish Fluency (bilingual and bi-literate )

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Master's degree required from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
Minimum of two (2) years counseling experience, including crisis intervention, with middle and high school age youth. or equivalent combination of experience and training.

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