What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor/Case Manager position at The Next Door, Inc?
Counselor/Case Manager - In-Home Support and Reunification Services (ISRS)
Home Office: Hood River and The Dalles
Worksite Location: Client’s homes, schools, and community
Work Schedule: Full-Time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday (Flexibility for schedule availability during weekends and evenings as needed per contract)
Salary Range: $55,938 - $62,940 per year
Reports to: Clinical Program Manager
Why work at The Next Door?
Because you share our vision of a supportive community where all children and families are safe, healthy, and valued. Every day, we work towards making this vision a reality, by having integrity, and by living our core values of being welcoming, just, empathetic, empowering, and flexible. If you like to work in an environment where you’ll be learning right alongside our program participants—The Next Door is the place for you!
Who are we looking for?
The Counselor provides behavioral health counseling and related services to high-risk children and families, often referred by the Department of Human Services.
What you will do…
- Provide in-home services and support to families, focusing on safety, and change with the intention of children remaining safe in their own homes.
- Accept referrals from DHS during “normal business hours” and initiate contact within 24 hours of referral acceptance if there is a safety threat.
- Initiate contact with family when needed for reunification.
- Provide supervision and monitoring of children, stress reduction, parenting assistance, accessing respite, social/emotional support, safe housing, accessing basic needs, and connecting to local resources.
- Assist families in communication with DHS and maintain frequent contact with caseworkers.
- Schedule and coordinate services to best facilitate family schedules and travel.
- Complete reports, identifying the current status of the family, barriers, and strategies to overcome barriers.
- Maintain chart notes on each individual or family session.
- Provide monthly progress summaries and closing reports to DHS and stakeholders.
- Keep client files current and up to date.
- Consult with other professionals concerning identified clients or professionals directly involved in providing services for the clients.
- Coordinate with other service providers, schools, and involved individuals and agencies.
- Make referrals for additional services and/or work with clients to obtain necessary services.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education, Experience, and Requirements…
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Services or a related field
- Valid driver’s license with auto liability insurance and reliable transportation
- Experience in behavioral health.
- Experience/comfort in providing in-home care.
- Successful completion of a comprehensive background check
Benefits
- Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)
- Generous PTO (Vacation, Sick, 11 Holidays Floater Holiday)
- 401(k) – You are able to participate after 90 days and there is a 5% company contribution after 2 years of employment.
- In-Office Dog Friendly
- Training Opportunities
- Jury Duty
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
Interested?
To apply, submit a cover letter resume by email: recruitment@nextdoorinc.org.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The Next Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer, one that appreciates differences and creates opportunities for staff to interact with people who do not look like, talk like, think like, believe like, act like, or live like they do.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,938.00 - $62,940.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,938 - $62,940
