Community Recovery & Support Counselor

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas is seeking a Community Living Counselor in Jessup, MD. This full-time role focuses on delivering community-based support services to adults, helping them achieve recovery and rehabilitation goals outlined in their Individualized Service Plans.

Approximately 90% of duties occur in the community or the clients’ natural settings, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to travel to various locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required with 2 year of study at an institution of higher education or 3 years’ experience in a relevant human services field.
• A minimum requirement of at least 1 year of related human service activities/experience
• Experience working in a community based and multicultural setting is preferred.
• Ability to relate to individuals making significant life decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 40 adults
• Assist the consumer in the development of interpersonal and community coping skills
• Assist the consumer in the development of relapse and symptom management strategies and plans
• Participate in the preparation of the Individualized Service Plan with specific, measurable, behavioral objectives, and action plans
• Provide and coordinate referrals to make sure that the consumer receives the requested assistance
• Conducts visits to the consumer’s job site, home, hospital room and other natural settings
• Transport consumers in personal vehicle as needed
• Transport or coordinate transportation for consumers as needed
• Adheres to Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s documentation requirements
• Documents all billable activities IAW MHRS/VOAC Standards
• Meet weekly with the Treatment Team to discuss programmatic issues.
• Turn in billing/Progress notes weekly
• Establish and maintain a community resources and referral index.
• Provide crisis intervention to consumers as necessary.
• Perform duties as outlined in Program’s Operation Manual.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Meet assigned weekly/monthly productivity requirements (400 units per month)

Education

High School Diploma Obtained

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas is seeking a Community Living Counselor in Jessup, MD. This full-time role focuses on delivering community-based support services to adults, helping them achieve recovery and rehabilitation goals outlined in their Individualized Service Plans.

Approximately 90% of duties occur in the community or the clients’ natural settings, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to travel to various locations as needed.