Counselor

Dismas Charities•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Dismas Charities is a not-for-profit provider specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. They offer quality, cost-effective community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. This role involves meaningful work with competitive pay and benefits, positively impacting the community by assisting individuals in becoming productive citizens. The General Function of the Counselor is to be responsible for the supervision and continued implementation of the agency's policies and procedures in all areas related to the counseling and treatment programs, and all applicable documentation.

Requirements

A four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university.
At a minimum, one year of experience working in human services, or community-based services.
Must have personal computer (PC) work experience using current versions of the Windows operating system.
Work experience should include Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Word and Excel applications.
Should understand basic PC concepts (files, file paths, copying and pasting, deleting, and moving files) as well as the operation of common office machinery.
Good typing, spelling, grammar, organizational, and phone skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for complying with all agency policies and applicable procedures.
Responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and documenting individual program planning according to the specific needs of each client, including relevant program goals, referrals, and individual, family, and group counseling strategies.
Responsible for guiding, monitoring, and documenting relevant aspects of resident movement, behavior, and progress.
Responsible for timely use of and timely in the FreshStart Client Management System.
Responsible for timely submission of resident release plans, home confinement plans, and termination letters.
Responsible for communicating all relevant information to supervisory staff, in regard to the agency, the facility, and the resident.
Responsible for providing staff duty coverage as scheduled.
Responsible for attending and participating in all meetings as required.
Responsible for initiating and maintaining cooperative and effective liaison activities with supervising authorities and other agencies, community groups, and professional associations.
In the event of a work stoppage, the Counselor will work all hours necessary to staff the center.
Performs all other work duties as may be assigned.