Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3
About The Position
Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC) is seeking a Social Service Counselor to provide compassionate, high-quality services to individuals living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. The goal is to create a homelike, safe environment where every patient receives personalized care designed to improve their quality of life. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and a strong work ethic, thriving in a team-oriented environment and committed to making a positive impact. Key competencies include accepting direction, communicating effectively, demonstrating initiative, developing plans, and displaying professionalism.
Requirements
- Three years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
- Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
- Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling or prevention services will require certification or eligibility for certification issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor.
Nice To Haves
- Accepting Direction: Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.
- Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
- Demonstrating Initiative: Takes ownership, solves problems, and follows through.
- Developing Plans: The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and objectives.
- Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Responsibilities
- Obtains and prepares social histories of clients for information to be reviewed by treatment teams and for use in referrals to other agencies.
- Participates in the decision-making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.
- Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team.
- Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up services within various programs.
- Serves as liaison between the client, family, and the agency/institution.
- Assists in determining eligibility for services provided.
- Assists in the procurement of needs such as institutional placements, transportation, financial assistance, medical equipment, shelter, food, clothing, etc.
- Makes recommendations to the criminal justice system or to employers concerning a client's progress, including occasional court appearances.
Benefits
- flexible work hours
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- Longevity Pay up to $5.00 hourly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
