Development Counselor 2 - Deseret Industries, Idaho Falls, Idaho

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias seeks a Development Counselor 2 for Deseret Industries in Idaho Falls. The role blends case management with counseling in thrift-store or community settings, supporting clients toward self-reliance.

Candidates should have licensure (LCSW or CRC) and 4+ years in disability/vocational work; strong communication, crisis skills, and ability to train teams are essential. This position emphasizes autonomy and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• LCSW or independent licensure in closely-related discipline, or CRC certification.
• 4+ years experience, two years post-Masters, in caseload management with disabilities and/or vocational impairments.
• Proven vocational assessment skills or rehabilitation counseling experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complexity in a team-based setting with minimal supervision.
• Proven problem-solving skills in crisis situations and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to deliver professional presentations and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service with minimal supervision; includes assessment, vocational plan creation, psychometric tools administration/interpretation, counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination with the support team.
• Coordinate vocational plan implementation; leverage team expertise and provide training to the support team.
• Work with partners to guide client interventions to improve employability.
• Help team understand social and emotional factors affecting employment problems.
• Apply sound judgment in navigating complex client issues (e.g., domestic violence, mental health, self-harm, criminal history).
• Ensure legal, ethical, and policy compliance, protecting client confidentiality.
• Provide consultation and develop relationships with church leaders; deliver training/presentations as needed.
• Develop relationships with church and community resources.
• Manage budgets and maintain financial records.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-based work

Crisis problem-solving

Presentations & training

Education

MSW or related Masters degree

LCSW or CRC licensure

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Development Counselor 2 - Deseret Industries, Idaho Falls, Idaho

• Idaho Falls, ID, United States
• Rexburg, ID, Estados Unidos

(No Local)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

We are looking for a licensed professional counselor or rehabilitation counselor who seeks inspiration as they assist those with barriers that prevent them from obtaining employment. Applying your expert counseling skills, you will help clients work towards and achieve long term self-reliance. In this role, you’ll thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, working together with a dedicated team to make a real impact in others’ lives. Services are provided to clients in a Deseret Industries thrift store setting, or to individuals in a community-based setting. This unique opportunity offers a balanced mix of case management and counseling, competitive benefits, a diverse range of daily tasks, and autonomy in how you work with clients and structure your day.

If you like working in a place where your contributions are highly valued and are passionate about making meaningful changes in people’s lives, we invite you to join our team!

More Information About Development Counseling Services

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Responsibilities

• Provide direct service with minimal supervision; to include assessment, creation of a vocational plan, administration and interpretation of psychometric tools, stabilizing counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination with the support team.
• Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the vocational plan, leverage the expertise of the team, and apply individualized interventions. Provide training to support team (i.e. behavioral management techniques, mental health issues, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with key partners to guide client interventions to improve overall employability.
• Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to the client’s employment problems.
• Apply sound judgment while navigating complex client issues that manifest as client barriers to employment (i.e. domestic violence, mental health concerns, self-harm, criminal history).
• Ensure legal, ethical, and policy compliance, protecting and ensuring client confidentiality.
• Provide consultation, and develop and maintain positive relationships with church leaders, including providing training and presentations as needed or requested.
• Develops working relationships and partnerships with other Church and community resources.
• Manages budgets, ensuring appropriate use and administration of funds. Maintains financial records.

Qualifications

• LCSW or independent licensure in closely-related discipline, or Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) required.
• 4+ years experience, two of those years after obtaining Masters degree, in case load management working with individuals who have disabilities and/or vocational impairments.
• Proven vocational assessment skills, rehabilitation counseling experience, or other equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complexity in a team-based setting, being able to work independently with little oversight.
• Proven problem-solving skills in crisis situations, ability to determine relevant priorities, and use judgement in leveraging time and resources.
• Able to provide professional presentations and training.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

• Job Identification 378070
• Job Category HS - Humanitarian & Social Services
• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 11:32 PM
• Locations 450 E St, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402, US (No Local)
• Apply Before 10/05/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings 1
• Qualificação de dignidade Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
• Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.

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