Counselor I - Crisis Intervention - 60011124 - YC

Provides observations of clients and documents observations. Conducts needs assessments on clients and assesses appropriateness of services provided. Advocates on behalf of clients to ensure appropriate, timely and consistent services provided. Conducts and leads discussion groups dealing with a variety of family and individual concerns, to include grief, character building, and coping skills. Help clients work through difficult emotional situations, assist them to become stabilize and begin their long-term healing process. Assist clients with coping mechanisms through education and direct counseling. Maintain detailed case notes on each client. Build rapport and working partnerships with relevant local, state and Federal government agencies. Coordinates, trains, evaluates and directs the development and implementation of special training programs for clients and staff.  Assist clients and families with accessing resources with the community to become self-sufficient. Connect clients to community resources and public assistance programs. Analyze case data and make appropriate decisions.  Compiles data required for federal and state reporting purposes; along with creating conducive reports to management. Monitors and evaluates performance to assure policy and program standards are met and goals are achieved. Connect clients, who are dismissed from the program due to failing drug test, to a substance abuse program or drug class with their community. Review disciplinary write ups and work with clients to improve behavior. Other duties as assigned.Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, human services, or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, human services, or equivalent and 4 years of related experience.  Licensed social worker or counselor.Knowledge of modern educational practices and techniques.  Knowledge of fact-gathering methods and interviewing techniques. Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, regulations and program services. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.  Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership of accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to the position. Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a high demand job.  Must obtain people skills and the ability to work as a team. Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems. Ability to make sound decisions relative to case situations based on acquired knowledge of such situations. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting institutional policies and procedures. Knowledge of public assistance programs and philosophy of training methods. Knowledge of principles of behavior adjustment techniques.  A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application.  Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status.  Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire.  This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.

Salary : $37,200 - $59,500