Counselor (Louisville)

Dismas Charities•Louisville, KY

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Dismas Charities is seeking a Counselor to join their team in Louisville. As one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs, Dismas Charities offers meaningful work with a positive impact on the community. The Counselor will be responsible for the supervision and implementation of agency policies and procedures in all areas related to counseling and treatment programs, including 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.