Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities

• establishing office procedures
• researching assigned projects and data
• coordinating schedules or projects
• preparing and generating correspondence and reports
• maintaining and organizing databases, files, and records
• answering customer service inquiries and technical questions regarding Parks & Recreation
• operating office equipment such as copiers, scanners, fax machines, and personal computers

Education, Experience, Licensing

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and four years of related experience. Possession of a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record is required. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Supplemental Information

Must possess strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills, both verbal and written. Must possess knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Demonstrated abilities in typing, operating specific computer programs, and/or written or verbal communication may be required. Experience working in a recreational atmosphere and the ability to speak, read, and write bilingually is preferred.

Work Hours and Days

Will vary and may include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening.

Veterans Preference

Service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Please note: Lee County BoCC's full benefits package only applies to regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement System pension plan or if you have taken a distribution from the FRS investment plan, please be advised that you are not eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options.