Counselor

Dismas Charities•St Albans, WV

About The Position

Dismas Charities is a not-for-profit provider of community-based adult re-entry programs, offering residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. The Counselor supervises and supports implementation of agency policies and procedures related to counseling, treatment programs, and required documentation. The role involves developing and coordinating individualized client plans and counseling strategies, monitoring residents’ behavior and progress, and communicating relevant information to supervisors and outside partners. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday and Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The stated pay is $24.59.

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 with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
Understanding of basic PC concepts, including files, file paths, copying and pasting, deleting, and moving files, and operation of 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 promptly and appropriately.
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.