Counselor

About the role

JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not‑for‑profit providers specializing in community‑based adult re‑entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost‑effective community‑based residential and non‑residential supervision and treatment services. This position offers meaningful indoor work, competitive pay, and benefits while positively impacting the community by assisting individuals to heal and become productive, responsible citizens.

General Function

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 each client’s specific needs, including program goals, referrals, and individual, family, and group counseling strategies.
• Guide, monitor, and document resident movement, behavior, and progress.
• Use the FreshStart Client Management System in a timely manner.
• Submit resident release plans, home confinement plans, and termination letters promptly.
• Communicate relevant information to supervisory staff regarding the agency, the facility, and residents.
• Provide staff duty coverage as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings.
• Initiate and maintain cooperative liaison activities with supervising authorities, other agencies, community groups, and professional associations.
• Work all necessary hours to staff the center in the event of a work stoppage.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four‑year degree in social/human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of experience in human services or community‑based services.
• Proficiency with a personal computer (PC) running current versions of the Windows operating system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Understanding of basic PC concepts (files, file paths, copying/pasting, deleting, moving files) and operation of common office machinery.
• Strong typing, spelling, grammar, organizational, and phone communication skills.

Pay

$25.42 per hour