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Community Counselor
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Description:
Title:Community CounselorFLSA:ExemptReports To:SVP, Community Based ServicesSummary:The Counselor will provide services for individual and group counseling services with an emphasis on trauma informed care, intervention on drug and alcohol issues, and work with male adults who are residing at Philly House men's shelter. Counselors must be able and willing to accept a variety of assignments and integrate their work with other TLC programs and community services.Essential Functions & Responsibilities:• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services in the areas identified in the Job Summary.• Meet the specific requirements for TLC counseling positions and follow policies and procedures for those positions.• Advocate for individuals and family members with health care professionals, legal personnel, service agencies, county departments, and others who are in a position to assist the persons receiving our services• Monitor the progress of each client through the maintenance of appropriate case records and statistics on service provided• Utilize Seeking Safety curriculum• Provide outreach and facilitate inter-organizational cooperation with community agencies, county services, healthcare professionals, and community groups• Attend education/training on topics related to counseling duties• Oversee and be responsible for the gathering and reporting of data as required by contracts, grants, or certifying bodiesSkills:Knowledge of multiple therapeutic modalities such as: CBT, motivational interviewing, trauma expertise, substance abuse intervention expertise, excellent collaboration skills.Work Environment:This job operates in a men's shelter.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicateeffectively. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, operate acomputer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, use hands tofinger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/ormove up to 20 pounds.Hours of Work:This is position requires evening work as well as the sudden need for crisis intervention.Travel:Travel is primarily local. Use of a reliable car is necessary for travel to service sites.Education and Experience:• Master's in Human Services, Counseling or Social Work field preferred.• LSW (Licensed Social Worker) is preferred• A minimum of two years related experience including knowledge of work with trauma and counseling with persons at high risk for drug and alcohol abuse.EEO Statement:Our Company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Company:
The Lincoln Center For Family And Youth
Industry:
Community & Social Services
Posted:
September 18 on ApplicantPRO
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Community Counselor is a Social Services Counselor Job at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth located in Philadelphia PA. Find other listings like Community Counselor by searching Oodle for Social Services Counselor Jobs.
Community Counselor is a Social Services Counselor Job at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth located in Philadelphia PA. Find other listings like Community Counselor by searching Oodle for Social Services Counselor Jobs.