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. Enjoy meaningful work, indoor work, competitive pay, and benefits. Do work that positively impacts your community by assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and implement agency policies and procedures in all areas related to counseling and treatment programs, and all applicable documentation.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and document individual program planning according to each client’s specific needs, including relevant 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 and submit required documentation promptly.
• 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 residents.
• 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.
• In the event of a work stoppage, work all necessary hours to staff the center.
• Perform any other 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, with a focus on Word and Excel applications.
• Understanding of basic PC concepts (files, file paths, copying and pasting, deleting, and moving files) and operation of common office machinery.
• Strong typing, spelling, grammar, organizational, and phone skills.

Pay

$24.59 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week on 1st shift, 2nd shift, or weekends

• Sunday–Wednesday: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Thursday: 11:00 AM–7:30 PM