Adolescent Residential Counselor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists clients in completion of necessary assessment forms/documents.
• Participates with Program Supervisor in development of recommendations for clients.
• Prepares and distributes assessment results, reports, etc. as required and requested.
• Assists individuals and families in the intervention process through educational and planning sessions and, when feasible, participates in the interventions.
• Maintains appropriate client and pre-client case records.
• Provides clients and families with referral resources for the services not provided by the agency or when agency services are inappropriate.
• Provides client orientation to treatment services.
• Assists in the development, coordination, and evaluation of treatment program.
• Conducts individual and family sessions consistent with treatment plans.
• Develops and coordinates individual treatment plans with client, Program Director, and referral sources.
• Facilitates groups as required and provides follow-up services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the social or behavioral sciences, is required; OR Associate degree, preferably in the social or behavioral sciences, AND two years of experience as a full-time substance use and/or problem gambling counselor may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Certification as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) is preferred. If not achieved before hire, candidate must be willing to get certified after hire as soon as they can meet the qualifications per the Iowa Board of Certification standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IPERS retirement benefit
• Optional 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!

Schedule

• Type: Full-time
• Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8 am-4:30 pm, Thursday 11 am to 7:30 pm

Application Process

• Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume.
• Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibits unlawful discrimination or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.