Emergency-Response Social Counselor

Hamilton County; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division seeks a professional social counselor to provide care coordination, counseling, and linkage to care for diverse populations in prevention, education, rehabilitation, and self-sufficiency programs.

The role involves assessing social functioning, planning client-centered interventions, and coordinating services with community resources. Strong documentation and outreach skills are essential for success in this in-person position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures related to counseling and social services providers.
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug treatment and education.
• Knowledge of professional counseling and social work methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of case management methods, practices, and procedures for assigned client population.
• Knowledge of community resources related to area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assess an individual’s or family’s social functioning; identify problems and plan interventions.
• Refer individuals to community agencies and coordinate needed services; follow up on referrals.
• Maintain documentation of services and liaise with community resources; may collect data and file reports.
• Undertake community outreach and home visits, education, and promotion of program initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of laws

Substance treatment knowledge

Counseling and social work methods

Case management

Community resources

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Public relations

Job description

Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division seeks a professional social counselor to provide care coordination, counseling, and linkage to care for diverse populations in prevention, education, rehabilitation, and self-sufficiency programs.

The role involves assessing social functioning, planning client-centered interventions, and coordinating services with community resources. Strong documentation and outreach skills are essential for success in this in-person position.