Counselor

About the role

Responsible for the supervision and continued implementation of the agency's policies and procedures in all areas related to the counseling and treatment programs, and all applicable documentation.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all agency policies and applicable procedures.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and document individual program planning according to the specific needs of each client, including relevant program goals, referrals, and individual, family, and group counseling strategies.
• Guide, monitor, and document relevant aspects of resident movement, behavior, and progress.
• Ensure timely use of and timely input in the FreshStart Client Management System.
• Submit resident release plans, home confinement plans, and termination letters on time.
• Communicate all relevant information to supervisory staff regarding the agency, the facility, and the resident.
• Provide staff duty coverage as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings.
• Initiate and maintain cooperative and effective liaison activities with supervising authorities, other agencies, community groups, and professional associations.
• Work all hours necessary to staff the center in the event of a work stoppage.
• Perform all other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of experience working in human services or community-based services.
• Personal computer (PC) work experience using current versions of the Windows operating system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, focusing on Word and Excel applications.
• Understanding of basic PC concepts (files, file paths, copying and pasting, deleting, and moving files).
• Operation of common office machinery.
• Good typing, spelling, grammar, organizational, and phone skills.

Pay

$24.59 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Weekends, Variable as needed.
• Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday.
• Requires 2 evening shifts per week (12:00pm - 8:30pm).