Development Counselor 2

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Houston, TX

18h

About The Position

This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items, helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church. Under the direction of the Development Manager, the incumbent provides direct client services to members and others referred, and consults with local priesthood leaders.

Requirements

Masters degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or closely-related discipline required.
LCSW or independent licensure in closely-related discipline, or Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) required.
4+ years experience, two of those years after obtaining Masters degree, in case load management working with individuals who have disabilities and/or vocational impairments.
Proven vocational assessment skills, rehabilitation counseling experience, or other equivalent experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to navigate complexity in a team-based setting, being able to work independently with little oversight.
Proven problem-solving skills in crisis situations, ability to determine relevant priorities, and use judgement in leveraging time and resources.
Able to provide professional presentations and training.

Responsibilities

Provide direct service with minimal supervision; to include assessment, creation of a vocational plan, administration and interpretation of psychometric tools, stabilizing counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination with the support team.
Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the vocational plan, leverage the expertise of the team, and apply individualized interventions.
Provide training to support team (i.e. behavioral management techniques, mental health issues, etc.).
Work collaboratively with key partners to guide client's interventions to improve overall employability.
Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to the client’s employment problems.
Apply sound judgment while navigating complex client issues that manifest as client barriers to employment (i.e. domestic violence, mental health concerns, self-harm, criminal history).
Ensure legal, ethical, and policy compliance, protecting and ensuring client confidentiality.
Provide consultation, and develop and maintain positive relationships with church leaders, including providing training and presentations as needed or requested.
Develops working relationships and partnerships with other Church and community resources.
Manages budgets, ensuring appropriate use and administration of funds.
Maintains financial records.