Description:
Annual Salary $50,000-$55,000
Works with the client in examining the alternatives regarding the client’s situation as a means of problem-solving. Educates clients and/or advocates for them regarding the availability and pursuit of needed resources when appropriate.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
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Provides assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family and group counseling.
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Provides classroom workshops in life skills and school readiness success.
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Coordinates clinical and case management services with school staff, parents and other partners providing care to client.
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Participates in the discharge plan once the client has been released from the hospital, drug treatment center, shelter, juvenile detention center, etc.
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Manages all agency expectations for case recording, statistical, and other documentation on a timely basis and according to the policies of the Agency.
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Develops professional partnerships and represent the agency with professionalism and integrity.
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Develops professional partnerships and represent the agency with professionalism and integrity.
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Writes an assessment that clearly communicates understanding of the situation, including such factors as client’s strengths/weaknesses, client’s needs and aspirations, and awareness of environmental resources, opportunities and expectations.
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Refers client for psychiatric, psychological, or other services, when appropriate.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Other:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:
Education:
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Master’s Degree in social work or counseling, or related field required
Experience:
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At least 3 years post Master’s Degree experience working with children and adolescents.
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Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.
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Demonstrates ability in providing comprehensive counseling services, including like skills training and crisis intervention.
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Displays of strong knowledge base in case conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment.
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Understands systems and incorporate this knowledge into work. This includes both family systems and the multiple systems impacting a student’s life.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Demonstrates ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
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Knowledge of Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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Knowledge of public/community resources that are helpful to clients and their families
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Knowledge of committee functioning with the ability to serve on agency and interagency committees
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Knowledge of models of assessment and diagnosis of individuals/families, including
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Knowledge of family systems and dynamics and stages of family life (adopted, blended, single and foster family dynamics)
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Knowledge of individual and families from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
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Demonstrates empathy with the client but seek to be objective in the interest of the client
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Understands and deals with ambivalence on the part of the client, such as when the client wants help but is unable to ask for it or does not use it.
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Demonstrates an ability to deal with client’s anxiety or discomfort which may be manifested by nervousness, rudeness, impatience, irritability, indignation, anger, fear, tears, etc.
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Recognizes the importance of the termination process by discussing it with clients.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
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Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
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Must be able to transport oneself to and from work sites.
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Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
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Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
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Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables and easels.
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At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and events needs.
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Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.