STEPS to End Family Violence:Relationship Abuse Prevention Program:Teen Counselor

Program: Relationship Abuse Prevention Program

Listed On: March 19, 2008

Description:
The Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) has been providing teenage students with counseling and educational information since the inception of the program in 1996. RAPP implements curriculum activities at designated middle and high schools designed to teach awareness about healthy relationships and to prevent teen relationship abuse and address problems of teens that may have witnessed or have demonstrated abusive behavior towards friends and family. RAPP organizes a summer program to train students to become peer leaders so that they can educate their communities on topics relating to non-violence and healthy relating. RAPP Coordinators work within the schools, under the Supervision of a Clinical Supervisor and the Director of Teen Services at STEPS to End Family Violence.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete student intake and assessments
• Work with school staff to conduct curriculum classes and workshops within the school setting
• Provide counseling to teens, including crisis counseling and intervention
• Coordinate community outreach and parent education programs
• Maintain accurate case files
• Participate in the design and implementation of summer program

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in social work
• Minimum of two year's counseling experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and teen  relationship abuse issues
• Proficiency working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles

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