Counselor

Dismas Charities Inc; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dismas Charities Inc. is seeking a Counselor in Las Cruces, NM to supervise and implement counseling programs in line with agency policies.

This role focuses on documenting client progress, coordinating treatment plans, and ensuring accurate record-keeping within the agency’s systems. The position requires a four-year degree in a related field and at least one year of human services experience, with strong computer and Office skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science.
• At least one year of experience in human services or community-based services.
• PC work experience with Windows OS.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Basic PC concepts and office equipment operation.
• Good typing, spelling, grammar, organizational, and phone skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and document individualized program planning.
• Guide and document resident movement, behavior, and progress.
• Ensure timely use of the FreshStart Client Management System.
• Submit release plans, home confinement plans, and termination letters on time.
• Communicate information to supervisory staff about agency, facility, and residents.
• Provide staff duty coverage as scheduled and attend required meetings.
• Maintain liaison with supervising authorities and community partners.
• Staff the center during work stoppages as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing

Spelling

Grammar

Organizational skills

Phone skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social human services or related field

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. ENJOY meaningful work, indoor work, competitive pay, and benefits. Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens.

General Function: Responsible for the supervision and continued implementation of the agency's policies and procedures in all areas related to the counseling and treatment programs, and all applicable documentation.

Pay $25.42

Schedule:

Areas of Responsibility:

• Responsible for complying with all agency policies and applicable procedures.
• Responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and documenting individual program planning according to the specific needs of each client, including relevant program goals, referrals, and individual, family, and group counseling strategies.
• Responsible for guiding, monitoring, and documenting relevant aspects of resident movement, behavior, and progress.
• Responsible for timely use of and timely in the FreshStart Client Management System.
• Responsible for timely submission of resident release plans, home confinement plans, and termination letters.
• Responsible for communicating all relevant information to supervisory staff, in regard to the agency, the facility, and the resident.
• Responsible for providing staff duty coverage as scheduled.
• Responsible for attending and participating in all meetings as required.
• Responsible for initiating and maintaining cooperative and effective liaison activities with supervising authorities and other agencies, community groups, and professional associations.
• In the event of a work stoppage, the Counselor will work all hours necessary to staff the center.
• Performs all other work duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The Counselor Position requires a four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university.
• At a minimum, one year of experience must be working in human services, or community-based services.
• Must have personal computer (PC) work experience using current versions of the Windows operating system.
• Work experience should include Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Word and Excel applications.
• Should understand basic PC concepts (files, file paths, copying and pasting, deleting, and moving files) as well as the operation of common office machinery.
• The candidate must also have good typing, spelling, grammar, organizational, and phone skills.