Youth and Family Counselor, Associate LSW bei Huckleberry House Inc

Description

JOB TITLE:

Youth and Family Counselor, Associate LSW

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Full-time

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

SUMMARY:

Conducts diagnostic   assessments for clients. Provides crisis   intervention, mental health interventions, skill building, case management   services, and direct supervision of youth aged 12-17 participating in the   crisis program. Provides aftercare support either via phone or in person   after discharge from crisis to support follow-through of discharge plan and   ensure linkage to community resources. 

Effectively communicates program, agency, and community resource   information to prospective clients and the general public.

REPORTS TO:

Director of   Residential Programs

DEPARTMENT:

Crisis   Program

SUPERVISES:

N/A 

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS (COMPETENCIES)

(What knowledge, skills and abilities are needed for   success in this position?)

· Ability   to creatively problem solve with clients and   families.

· Exhibits concern/empathy for   clients and their life experiences.

· Ability to work autonomously   and identify/communicate issues to Program Manager and/or Clinical Director

· Clinical   skills to assess individuals 

· Ability to take on clinical   leadership skills within the treatment team.

· Knowledge of independent   living skills.

· Ability to assess client   functioning and apply teaching methods appropriately.

· MUST be   willing to work 40-hour/week flexible schedule including evenings and/or   weekends – example Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and 1-2 weekend days per month.

· Must   have reliable transportation

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES

1. Conducts   clinical assessments of youth and young adults in the crisis program. 

2. Participates   in direct supervision of youth. 

3. Provides   engagement and support to youth/families participating in the Crisis program   and calling in for support.

4. Assists in developing and   implementing the Individual Crisis Plan for both mental health and   independent living goals.

5. Creates safety and   behavioral plans with clients as needed. 

6. Maintains contact with   guardians, children services and other support providers throughout client’s   stay in the shelter. 

7. Completes individual mental   health interventions, psychoeducational, life-skill and family sessions. 

8. Completes   accurate and timely documentation of assessments, progress notes, case   updates and client discharges to ensure continuity of care and coordination   with other crisis staff. 

9. Provides   follow-up/aftercare support to client either via phone or in person after   discharge to support follow-through of discharge plan and ensure linkage to   community resources

10. Meets   productivity standards relative to shelter census. 

11. Makes referrals   and recommendations in preparation for client discharge.

12. Fully   documents assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and case notes according to   agency and professional standards.

13. Functions   as an advocate for youth and families with Children Services, courts and   other community agencies.

14. Attends   client reviews to update treatment plans and ensure compliance with   standards.

15. Attends   weekly individual and group supervision, team meetings and required or   recommended trainings as assigned by the clinical director.

16. Transports   clients in agency-owned or personal vehicle as needed.

17. Serves   on an agency committee.

18. Participates   in agency on call rotation.

19. Completes   other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED TRAININGS

Completes required trainings, including but   not limited to: 

· Core   training

· CPI   non-violent crisis intervention

· CPR

· First   aid 

· Cultural   competency

· Other   training programs as directed by the Program Manager and/or Clinical Director

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

May work in a shelter/office environment and/or various locations in   the community. May require ability to   sit, move about, climb stairs and operate telephone and personal computer for   extended periods of time. Must be   accessible via cell phone. Must drive   personal vehicle in order to accomplish work objectives. May be required to   work evening or night shift hours.

ADA: 

The above statements   cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of   this job. Specific circumstances may   allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat   different combination of duties. 

Requirements

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor   degree required

2. LSW required

3. Minimum   2 years of experience in social work or related field preferred

4. Holds   and maintains a valid driver’s license with a good driving record

5. Strong   verbal and written communication skills.

6. Ability   to problem solve, resolve conflict, and negotiate.

7. Computer   literate with strong data entry skills.

8. Ability   to relate to and have empathy for young people.

9. Self-starter/   works with minimal supervision.