Prevention Counselor - Carroll Institute : Job Details

Full-Time | Year-Round | Based in Sioux Falls, SD | Daily Travel to Rural Sioux Empire School Districts Create pathways to a bright future-one student at a time. Carroll Institute is seeking a compassionate and empathetic Adolescent Counselor to join our Prevention team. This full-time, year-round role provides Prevention and Early Intervention services to K-12 students across rural school districts. You'll educate youth, support healthy decision-making, and build strong community relationships. Key Responsibilities

• Classroom and assembly presentations on lessons from evidence-based curriculum on topics such as substance use, bullying, and coping skills
• Provide individual and group counseling to adolescents
• Conduct substance abuse screenings/assessments and threat assessments (with training, if needed)
• Maintain accurate documentation as required by contracts and funders
• Build collaborative relationships with school staff, students, families, and community members

Qualifications

• A passion for prevention of tobacco and substance use in youth!
• Bachelor's degree (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field)
• Prevention or addiction counseling certification-or willingness to become a trainee and take college coursework to become certified
• Experience working with youth/classroom management skills preferred
• Good listener; strong communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to work independently
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive and other data systems, and ability to learn new software

Compensation & Benefits

• $21.01-$27.46/hour (based on experience; may be salaried or hourly)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, paid Holidays
• Professional development allowance, tuition reimbursement
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Primary Location: 310 S. 1st Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD Travel: Daily travel to assigned school districts and communities