Counselor

Dismas Charities • Kearney, NE

2d

About The Position

Dismas Charities is seeking a Counselor to support its community-based adult re-entry programs. The Counselor is responsible for supervising and implementing agency policies and procedures related to counseling and treatment programs, including all applicable documentation. The role involves coordinating and documenting individualized client plans, monitoring residents’ behavior and progress, communicating with supervisory staff, and working with supervising authorities and community organizations.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week on the first shift, with weekend work and variable scheduling as needed. The listed schedule is Sunday and Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $25.94; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or a behavioral science program from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of experience working in human services or community-based services.
• Personal computer work experience using current versions of the Windows operating system.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Understanding of basic PC concepts, including files, file paths, copying and pasting, deleting, and moving files.
• Ability to operate common office machinery.
• Good typing, spelling, grammar, organizational, and phone skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all agency policies and applicable procedures.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and document individual program plans based on each client’s needs, including program goals, referrals, and individual, family, and group counseling strategies.
• Guide, monitor, and document relevant aspects of resident movement, behavior, and progress.
• Use the FreshStart Client Management System in a timely manner.
• Submit resident release plans, home confinement plans, and termination letters in a timely manner.
• Communicate relevant information about the agency, facility, and residents to supervisory staff.
• Provide staff duty coverage as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in required meetings.
• Initiate and maintain cooperative, effective liaison activities with supervising authorities, other agencies, community groups, and professional associations.
• Work all hours necessary to staff the center in the event of a work stoppage.
• Perform other assigned work duties.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits are mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level