Counselor

Dismas Charities Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dismas Charities Inc. in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Counselor to supervise and implement the agency’s counseling and treatment programs and maintain applicable documentation.

The role involves developing individualized plans, monitoring resident movement and progress, and ensuring timely use of the FreshStart system. A four-year degree in a related field and at least one year in human services are required, along with strong PC and MS Office skills.

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 is required.
• Must have PC experience with current Windows OS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Must understand basic PC concepts and common office machinery.
• Strong typing, spelling, grammar, organizational, and phone skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complying with all agency policies and applicable procedures.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and document individual program planning per client needs, including goals, referrals, and counseling strategies.
• Guide, monitor, and document resident movement, behavior, and progress.
• Ensure timely use of the FreshStart Client Management System.
• Submit resident release plans, home confinement plans, and termination letters on time.
• Communicate relevant information to supervisory staff about the agency, facility, and resident.
• Provide staff duty coverage as scheduled and attend required meetings.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with supervising authorities and other agencies and community groups.
• In case of work stoppage, staff the center as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing skills

Spelling

Grammar

Organizational skills

Phone skills

Education

Four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science

Tools

Windows OS

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

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.