Residential Care & Counseling Support Specialist

Tri-County Human Services, Inc.; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. in Avon Park, FL is seeking staff to supervise clients in residential programs and support therapeutic services.

The role involves recording case information, delivering educational services on substance use, and participating in group counseling under supervision. The incumbent will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, showing dignity and respect, and will be trained to perform urinalysis and transport clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Florida driver's license.
• Will complete in-service training in the treatment of substance use disorders, patients’ rights, aggression control, HIV, infections control and other required trainings within 90-days of starting employment.
• Incumbent will be a member of the multidisciplinary team, provide therapeutic support as assigned and recognize signs of abuse and dependence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of clients in residential programs.
• Record individual case information in client records under supervision.
• Provide non-clinical services to program clients such as alcohol/drug education and other educational services.
• Participate in group counseling sessions with senior counseling staff or supervisory staff.
• Serve as a professional role model for program clients and teach age-appropriate daily living and problem-solving skills.
• With appropriate training, perform urinalysis of clients to ensure they are alcohol and drug free per policy.
• Meet and maintain Driver Qualifications and transport clients in agency vehicles.
• Performs other reasonable and related duties as requested by supervisory staff.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. in Avon Park, FL is seeking staff to supervise clients in residential programs and support therapeutic services.

The role involves recording case information, delivering educational services on substance use, and participating in group counseling under supervision. The incumbent will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, showing dignity and respect, and will be trained to perform urinalysis and transport clients as needed.