Pregnancy Counselor

About the role

Candidates must reside in Northwest Iowa. This position requires regular travel throughout Central Iowa, and occasionally outside the assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Effectively promote Bethany's pregnancy service programs through outreach efforts to hospitals, clinics, centers, schools, and colleges;
• Promptly respond to all crisis pregnancy calls, text messages, or emails and provide an assessment of the potential client's needs and/or requests;
• Schedule client appointments and provide expectant parent counseling options to the primary client and involved family members;
• Effectively present adoption as a viable alternative with on-going counseling if client chooses this option, as needed;
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with area hospitals and referral agencies regarding support services to parents;
• Absorb and manage time to ensure reports and documents are complete in a timely manner;
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction, and to evaluate client participation and progress, along with at least quarterly case supervision of all open cases;
• Attend pregnancy counseling training as needed and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;
• Actively participate in the on-call system as scheduled by program needs;
• Schedule and facilitate support group meetings, as needed;
• Facilitate flexible appointment times outside of regular business hours, and work nontraditional hours in the community, as needed;
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany-sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field of study from an accredited college;
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field of study from an accredited college, a plus;
• At least one (1) year of prior experience in child and family services focused on expectant parent counseling, strongly preferred;
• Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of social work as acquired through a Bachelor’s level degree;
• Previous working knowledge of child development and mental health diagnoses with experience in the mental health and/or substance abuse field and population;
• Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical, and crisis intervention skills;
• Knowledge of state, community and agency resources;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Capacity to engage, respect, and serve a wide range of clients with a nonjudgmental attitude, while empowering the clients served;
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Qualifications

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul;
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities;
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision);
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility;
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks);
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify;
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program;
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance.