Counselor

Dismas Charities Inc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dismas Charities Inc in Memphis, TN seeks a Counselor to supervise and document client progress within the agency's programs. You will ensure policy adherence and implement individual treatment plans while maintaining required documentation.

The role requires a four-year degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science, plus at least one year in human services. Proficiency with Windows and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science.
• At least 1 year of experience in human services or community-based services.
• Proficient in Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Strong typing, spelling, grammar, organizational and phone skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to agency policies and procedures.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, and document individual program planning.
• Document resident movement, behavior, and progress.
• Maintain timely use of the FreshStart Client Management System.
• Submit release plans and related letters; communicate with supervisory staff.
• Provide staff duty coverage and participate in required meetings.
• Coordinate with supervising authorities and external agencies.
• Work extended hours during staffing needs.

Skills

Typing

Word

Excel

Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social human services or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 $24.59

Schedule: This is a full-time 40 hours per week position

• 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Weekends, Variable as needed
• Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Saturday
• Shifts are defined as:
• 1st Shift = 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift = 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM
• Requires 2 evening shifts per week

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.