Development Counselor 2

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service with minimal supervision; to include assessment, creation of a vocational plan, administration and interpretation of psychometric tools, stabilizing counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination with the support team.
• Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the vocational plan, leverage the expertise of the team, and apply individualized interventions.
• Provide training to support team (i.e. behavioral management techniques, mental health issues, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with key partners to guide client's interventions to improve overall employability.
• Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to the client’s employment problems.
• Apply sound judgment while navigating complex client issues that manifest as client barriers to employment (i.e. domestic violence, mental health concerns, self-harm, criminal history).
• Ensure legal, ethical, and policy compliance, protecting and ensuring client confidentiality.
• Provide consultation, and develop and maintain positive relationships with church leaders, including providing training and presentations as needed or requested.
• Develops working relationships and partnerships with other Church and community resources.
• Manages budgets, ensuring appropriate use and administration of funds.
• Maintains financial records.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or closely-related discipline required.
• LCSW or independent licensure in closely-related discipline, or Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) required.
• 4+ years experience, two of those years after obtaining Masters degree, in case load management working with individuals who have disabilities and/or vocational impairments.
• Proven vocational assessment skills, rehabilitation counseling experience, or other equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complexity in a team-based setting, being able to work independently with little oversight.
• Proven problem-solving skills in crisis situations, ability to determine relevant priorities, and use judgement in leveraging time and resources.
• Able to provide professional presentations and training.