Counselor I - Part-Time (Up To 28 Hours / Week)

Starry; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Gauteng is seeking a part-time Counselor I to deliver counseling and case management services to youth and families. Successful candidates will have a Master's degree, an active Texas license, and at least one year of relevant experience. This role requires strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to the mission of the organization. Flexible schedules and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Flexible schedules

Bereavement leave

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Family bonding leave

Qualifications

• Active Texas license as an LPC Associate, LMFT Associate, or LMSW under supervision.
• One-year experience in a related area.
• Approved criminal background report.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and case management services to youth and families.
• Maintain accurate mileage records for travel.
• Generate and maintain individualized service plans for clients.
• Complete weekly crisis intervention sessions as needed.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Time management skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Counselor I - Part-time (up to 28 hours / week) STARRY partners with individuals, families, and communities to provide accessible, innovative, and impactful human services.

STARRY is a (c) nonprofit organization with a 20+ year history of transformational programming for those looking to join a rewarding journey of service.

A criminal history affidavit is required for candidates applying to positions at STARRY.

STARRY is an equal opportunity employer.

STARRY provides a core-values-driven array of benefits, demonstrating that we care for the holistic needs of our staff and their work / life balance.

Most of our benefits are available to part-time and full-time staff.

Unlimited PTO (part-time and full-time staff) Flexible Schedules (part-time and full-time staff) Bereavement Leave (part-time and full-time staff) Holiday Pay (part-time and full-time staff) k (part-time and full-time staff) with industry leading employer matching Mileage Reimbursement (part-time and full-time staff) Family Bonding Leave for new moms and dads (part-time and full-time staff) STARRY Core Values Service | Access | Partnership | Innovation | Excellence | Wellbeing About the role This is a part-time role of up to 28 hours per week.

The Counselor I position is responsible for providing counseling and case management services to youth 6-17 years of age and families participating in the FAYS program.

The Counselor I works with families in the community meeting FAYS eligibility requirements : 6-17 years of age Runaway youth (either currently or threatening) Abused child (experiencing abuse, insufficient for DFPS case) At-risk youth for other behavioral problem Youth involved in deferred prosecution with juvenile probation Youth placed in residential care for family conflict to reunify family What you'll do Read and respond to office and agency emails and reports (all correspondence) Attend meetings (within & outside the agency) Travel to satellite locations, as needed Maintain accurate mileage records Complete monthly statistical sheets with outcome measures Computer skills to organize materials, narratives, correspondence, etc.

Obtain initial psychosocial assessment information and incorporate into client's plan of service Meet service goals of at least 10 sessions per week, billable hours (unless otherwise specified by supervisor due to travel to remote areas or other office obligations or program needs) Meet additional service goals as required by state contract, such as identifying and serving new clients each month Maintain a caseload of clients receiving weekly and / or biweekly services (as assigned by supervisor) Generate an individualized plan of service for each client Complete accurate case notes within 48 hours of providing service to clients Serve as a resource to the client and family to achieve plan of service goals Complete all required trainings, including but not limited to HIPAA, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Humility, Reporting Child Abuse, TBRI and other Evidence-Based Curriculums Maintain documentation for standards and contract compliance (progress notes for each substantial client contact) Maintain confidentiality of clients Utilize approved evidence-based and promising practices Provide one session per week outside of office hours and participate in weekend events as needed Provide in-person crisis intervention services as needed Transport children, as necessary, to shelter Provide group, individual and family sessions Participate in outreach events within designated service areas Develop and maintain community partnerships within designated service areas Utilize healthy coping skills to reduce secondary trauma Use ethical decision-making and seek guidance and supervision, as needed.

Qualifications Education : Master's degree in counseling or related field and an active Texas license as an LPC Associate, LMFT Associate, or LMSW under supervision and pursuing LCSW status Experience : One-year experience in related area Knowledge and Skills : Approved criminal background report.

Able to satisfy all applicable requirements and HHSC standard requirements Good problem solving and decision-making skills Capable of maintaining a flexible work schedule Must be self-motivated with good organization and time management skills Commitment to Trauma-Informed Care Must possess good written, verbal, social media, and electronic communication skills Able to organize, file, and retrieve information Flexible and adaptable, able to make changes as needed to meet expectations Very strong attention to detail Able to operate office machines (e.g. copier, telephone, transcriber, fax) Must be computer literate with ability to maintain records electronically Strong commitment to the mission and vision of STARRY.