Vocational Counselor II — Empower Clients to Work & Thrive

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

Job description

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.