Counselor

Dismas Charities • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Counselor supervises and implements agency policies and procedures relating to counseling and treatment programs, including applicable documentation. The role supports community-based adult re-entry services by planning and coordinating individualized programming, monitoring residents’ movement, behavior, and progress, and communicating relevant information to staff and partner organizations. This is a full-time, first-shift position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay is $17.00.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science 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.
• Work experience with 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