Community Counselor - Saint Petersburg, United States - Family Resources Inc.

Description

Job Description

Since 1970, Family Resources has been the agency to turn to for crisis counseling, safe shelter and safe respite for runaway and homeless teens. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of those who need our help and have no where else to turn.

Our mission is to strengthen families and build better communities by providing prevention, support and counseling to children, teens and families. We accomplish this through our belief and vision that every child should be safe, that every troubled teen deserves help, and that every family torn apart in crisis be given the opportunity to mend.

Who we need:

The Counselor is responsible for counseling and administrative tasks of a sensitive nature at the community counseling office and assists with the residential setting as needed; as the position helps a diverse population of youth and families identify problems and find solutions through assessment, planning, case management and counseling.

This mid-level position is expected to function independently. Routine supervision is provided with a less detailed review as experience is gained. Initiative is encouraged. This position maintains an active caseload with the community counseling sites and has regular contact with clients. Services are generally provided at an assigned location but may be required at off-site locations as well.

What you get:

Salary: $50,000

$55,000 with license

Hours: 35 hours weekly (Evening hours required)

Benefits offered to those who meet eligibility requirements

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

• Receive referrals and screen potential clients.
• Conduct assessments and prepare individualized treatment/service plans.
• Provide crisis counseling to youth and families in office, homes, or the shelter.
• Conduct individual and family counseling in the community setting.
• Conduct group counseling in both the shelter and community setting when needed.
• Provide and facilitate inter-agency and community referrals, case management, client advocacy and discharge planning as needed.
• Perform all administrative and record keeping tasks associated with client case records in designated time frame.
• Enter data into relevant databases in a timely manner.
• Provide coverage for residential services, when needed.
• Must be available to work evenings to meet program needs.
• Maintain a minimum utilization rate of 60% for assessments and on-going counseling clients
• Attend case consults regularly and provide a written plan for discussion of clients and families.
• Attend staff meetings regularly and participate in peer review activities on a rotating basis.
• Lead case consultation in the absence of the clinical supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field.
• State of Florida licensure or licensed eligible in Mental Health, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy preferred (Licensed eligible defined as all supervision hours have been completed and application for exam has been submitted).
• Ability to assess familial problems and assist in developing intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of social services delivery system.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to communicate in clear, effective manner both written and verbally.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work five day work week with minimum 3 evenings
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of cultural differences of clients, staff and community contact.
• Valid Florida Driver's License and must meet company's insurance requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift up pounds occasionally
• Frequent sitting, standing and/or walking daily
• Frequent stooping, kneeling and reaching
• Frequent use of hands and fingers daily
• The ability to hear and respond quickly to sounds
• Close, distance and peripheral vision
• Frequent driving
• Job Type: Full-time