Foster Care Counselor - Urgently Hiring!

Guardian Angel Community Services; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Angel Community Services is urgently hiring a Foster Care Counselor in Joliet, Illinois. This role involves planning and implementing mental health services for children and families in the Foster Care Program. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing individual and group counseling, and participating in relevant meetings.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in social work or psychology and possess strong communication skills. A valid Driver’s License is required. Join an organization committed to empowering individuals and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Sensitive to socio-economic characteristics of clients.
• Ability to work full-time with flexible hours.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and treatment plans.
• Provide crisis counseling and individual, family, and group counseling.
• Participate in necessary meetings and documentation requirements.
• Be available after hours for crisis intervention.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Sensitivity to cultural characteristics

Critical thinking

Discretion and judgment

Ability to handle confidential materials

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Mission Statement

To empower people to improve the quality of their lives

Position Description

Foster Care Counselor - Urgently Hiring!

Status: Exempt. Department: Foster Care. Reports to: Foster Care Program Director/Chief Operating Officer. Classification: 5P.

BASIC FUNCTION

Plan, develop, and implement mental health services for children and families in the Foster Care Program, to stabilize children in the least restrictive environment and enhance overall functioning for all clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete mental health assessments, treatment/service plans, case notes, quarterly reports, discharge summaries, aftercare plans, and other documentation in compliance with Medicaid Rule 140 and 132, COA and all other funder and agency requirements.
• Provide in the moment crisis counseling per direction from Supervisors and input from Foster Care Case Management.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling per the service/treatment plan.
• Provide counseling services onsite at GACS, at the foster child’s home, or other predetermined and appropriate location.
• Participate in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Child and Family Team Meetings, placement meetings, hospital staffing, mediation, other as needed.
• Actively participate in individual/group clinical supervision/meetings.
• Be available after hours to assist in crisis intervention services when needed, including SASS assessments.
• Meet identified Medicaid documentation and billing requirements.
• Complete all required GACS training, and clinical trainings as identified and recommended.
• All other program duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field required.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic characteristics of persons served.
• Ability to exercise discretion, critical thinking, and independent judgment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
• Ability to work full-time, with flexible hours required.
• Valid Driver’s License, with good driving record, required.

ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person performing these duties. Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of these duties. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guardian Angel Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. Relationship with independent contractor is carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, physical handicap, social handicap, sex, age, or ancestry.