Residential Senior Counselor

Government of the Virgin Islands

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a higher-level officer, this position performs responsible counseling work by providing treatment and monitoring services to clients in a human services agency. The work involves task-oriented, short-term services and monitoring for clients with a moderate range of psychosocial problems. The work includes disseminating information, maintaining daily activity records, interacting with adolescents with behavioral challenges, and coordinating as part of an interdisciplinary team. An employee in this class is responsible for directed decision-making, monitoring and implementing comprehensive treatment plans, and providing services under close supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
At least three (3) years of responsible experience in crisis intervention, childcare services, and supervision of youth in a residential program for youth with behavioral problems and/or delinquency.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of social work.
Knowledge of behavioral management interventions.
Knowledge of and familiarity with departmental and community resources.
Knowledge of various social, psychological, economic, and emotional factors that influence the behaviors and attitudes of individuals and families.
Knowledge of behaviors and attitudes commonly associated with adolescents who have behavioral challenges.
Skill in interpersonal communication.
Skill in computer operations, including software applications and databases.
Ability to demonstrate a desire to help people, along with the suitability, temperament, and respect required for this type of work.
Ability to elicit pertinent information from individuals and relate such information to an appropriate course of action.
Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and discretion when dealing with clients and co-workers.
Ability to learn the elements of human developmental theory and the psychosocial intervention process.
Ability to present ideas and information clearly and concisely, orally or in writing.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility, under directed supervision, for providing psychosocial intervention in minimally complex cases involving social, physical, and emotional problems.
Provides individual and family crisis intervention services under directed supervision and serves as a consultant to less experienced staff.
Represents the department in court and at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
Oversees residents’ daily living activities, such as chores, dressing, and meals.
Consults, as required, with federal and local officials on funding, legislative, interagency and other pertinent matters.
Disseminates laws and regulations affecting the client population served to clients and the public.
Prepares and maintains records for each client related to medical, emergency, crisis care, and incident reports.
Selects and facilitates purchases related to residents’ needs, such as clothing, shoes, and personal hygiene items.
Plans and supervises the implementation of resident activities, such as recreation and field trips.
Plans and schedules weekly treatment activities in accordance with treatment plans provided by the supervisor.
Prepares and dispenses residents’ breakfasts, snacks, and light emergency meals.
Transports residents to hospitals, doctors' offices, schools, or on other trips.
Performs other related duties as required.