Emergency Services Specialist (1890)

THE COUNSELING CENTER • Portsmouth, OH

6d • $15 - $17

About The Position

The Emergency Services Specialist is responsible for assisting with the management of the facility and providing supervision of day-to-day client activities. The ESS will also provide and document treatment services according to the treatment plan provided.

Requirements

• High-school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid Motor Vehicle License and ability to maintain insurability preferred.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid training.
• Maintains all other applicable agency trainings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of alcoholism and chemical dependency.
• Ability in effective communication, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions and to demonstrate sound judgment.
• Ability to effectively manage self and tasks for maximum efficiency.
• Ability to complete all required documentation in accordance with agency policy.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, and public and private resources pertaining to counseling services.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information on individuals and identify client’s strengths, weaknesses, needs and problems and reports to the Coordinator or Director to assist in treatment planning.
• May conduct individual counseling and case management sessions with clients on a one-to-one basis. Ensures individual treatment plan is appropriate to client needs and is being implemented properly.
• Assists with personal care services, including self-care, grooming, eating, bathing, budgeting, inter-personal relationships and self-administering medications.
• Conducts educational and group counseling services to improve coping skills and provide a forum in which to share and learn communication skills.
• Provides written documentation of client activity, and written updates to maintain compliance with requirement standards, provides documentation for billing of services. Initiates all correspondence and paperwork related to client service reports (i.e., letters, progress notes, etc.).
• Provides input to treatment team regarding the developments of treatment plans and client progress. Meets with Program Coordinator or Director for review, input and consultation into client plan.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Program Coordinator/Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED