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Current Job Openings at Directions for Youth & Families
Directions for Youth & Families provides community-based treatment and prevention services and educational programs in Franklin County.
Candidates must be effective in providing group, individual, and/or family services with culturally diverse youth and adults, addressing issues such as substance abuse, delinquency, abuse/neglect, and domestic violence. Most services are provided using an outreach model in homes, schools, and community locations convenient to the client.
Positions include social workers, counselors, prevention specialists, therapists, case managers, and outreach workers. All program positions require a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field. Depending on the position, and LSW/LPC, LISW, LPCC, or CCDC credential may be required.
The following opportunities exist at Directions for individuals who are interested in being part of our dynamic, results-oriented team.
CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE
SOCIAL WORK
Directions for Youth & Families provides community based treatment and prevention services for the Franklin County area, emphasizing commitment to family, school, and work. The following opportunity exists for Social Workers who are interested in being part of our dynamic results oriented team.
OUTREACH WORKER
Experience working with at risk youth. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or relevant field required, LSW/LISW preferred.
Interested applicants, fax, mail, or email cover letter and resume to:
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Directions For Youth & Families |
fax: 614-294-3247 |
Directions for Youth & Families is an EOE M/F/D/V
SOCIAL WORKER - Outreach Counseling
Looking for energetic, dedicated persons to provide assessment and counseling services to youth in a Delaware County school district. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field and current licensure as a social worker or counselor. Two years experience working with youth and their families preferred.
Interested applicants, fax, mail, or email cover letter and resume to:
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Directions For Youth & Families |
fax: 614-294-3247 |
Directions for Youth & Families is an EOE M/F/D/V
AMO/OCP OUTREACH WORKER
Provides community based treatment services to youth between the ages of 5 and 7. Also will provide treatment services to youth between the ages of 10 and 17 with a focus on anger management. Worker will provide individual, family, group and collaborative interventions. LSW or LPC required; Master's degree preferred.
Interested applicants, fax, mail, or email cover letter and resume to:
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Directions For Youth & Families |
fax: 614-294-3247 |
Directions for Youth & Families is an EOE M/F/D/V
PROMISES COUNSELOR
The Promises Program works with youth between the ages of 7 and 17. The program provides individual, group, and family counseling to survivors of sexual abuse. Goals of the program include helping survivors of sexual abuse overcome their experience, preventing self-destructive behaviors associated with sexual abuse, strengthening social/family relationships in order to promote positive growth, and teaching skills to prevent re-victimization. The selected individual must possess strong clinical skills and knowledge of strategies used to treat survivors of sexual abuse.
LSW or LPC required. Masters degree, minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and families, and experience working with trauma survivors preferred.
Interested applicants, fax, mail, or email cover letter and resume to:
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Directions For Youth & Families |
fax: 614-294-3247 |
Directions for Youth & Families is an EOE M/F/D/V
Interested applicants, fax, mail, or email cover letter and resume to:
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Crittenton Community School |
phone: 614-372-2403
fax: 614-372-2416
email: lgreen@e-ccs.org
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Interested applicants, fax, mail, or email cover letter and resume to:
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Directions for Youth & Families |
fax: 614-294-3247 |
Interested applicants, fax, mail, or email cover letter and resume to:
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Directions for Youth & Families |
fax: 614-294-3247 |
Agency salaries are competitive and include a generous benefits package and merit-based compensation adjustments. Hours are flexible, and continuing education is encouraged.
The agency's central office, located in the University District, was constructed in 1999 and includes a fully equipped fitness center, free parking, and a state-of-the-art working environment. Other office locations include an east side office, a west side office, the Short Stop Youth Center in the Short North, and the Ohio Avenue Youth Center on Columbus' southeast side.
Directions for Youth & Families is an equal opportunity employer. Consideration is given to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
An employment application, to be completed at the first interview,is available by clicking here 
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Opportunities exist at Directions for individuals who are interested in being part of our dynamic, results-oriented team.
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