Community Re-Entry Counselor – Full-Time Impact

Dismas Charities; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dismas Charities Inc. is hiring a Counselor to supervise and implement counseling and treatment program policies and documentation. The role requires a four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science and at least one year of relevant experience.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week on the 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm), with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour. Responsibilities include client planning, documentation, coordination with staff, and liaison

Qualifications

• The Counselor Position requires a four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science from an accredited college or university.
• At a minimum, one year of experience in human services or community-based services.
• Must have PC experience using current Windows OS.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Good typing, spelling, grammar, organizational, and phone skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and implement agency policies in counseling and treatment programs and related documentation.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and document individual program planning to meet client needs and goals.
• Guide and document resident movement, behavior, and progress.
• Ensure timely entry into FreshStart Client Management System.
• Submit release plans and home confinement/termination letters on time.
• Communicate relevant information to supervisory staff and other agencies.
• Provide staff duty coverage as scheduled and participate in required meetings.
• Liaise with supervising authorities, community groups, and professional associations.
• Work extended hours during staffing shortages when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling abilities

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Typing speed

PC literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in social human services

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Windows OS

Job description

Dismas Charities Inc. is hiring a Counselor to supervise and implement counseling and treatment program policies and documentation. The role requires a four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science and at least one year of relevant experience.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week on the 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm), with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour. Responsibilities include client planning, documentation, coordination with staff, and liaison