Residential Counselor Position Available In Shelby, Alabama

Residential Counselor SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc. Pelham, AL 35124 Position Description

EMPLOYEE POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION

Licensed Residential Counselor

JOB SUMMARY

Provides services to victims of domestic violence through counseling and advocacy.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Works under the general direction of and is accountable to the Program Director and carries out responsibilities in accordance with SafeHouse agency standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 3 years of related work experience Master’s Degree in Counseling. Current license (ALC, LPC, LPC-S, LIC-SW) Prefer RPT or Filial Experience; Trauma Focused Computer (Microsoft Office Programs a must) Valid Alabama Driver’s License (or obtained within 30 days of hire date), automobile, automobile insurance and willingness to use said automobile in performing work duties. Interpersonal Communications Demonstrates positive interpersonal communication skills to negotiate plans, dates and follow-up activities. Ability to make presentations to the general public when called upon.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct service to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault Answers crisis calls and provides crisis intervention services for victims of DV Participates in case management staffing Provides individual and group counseling services to shelter/community clients, (adult, adolescents and children) Develops and maintains on-going and updated referral resources Ensures data input and reporting requirements to the Program Director Maintains clinical records and statistics according to SafeHouse policy Provides emergency support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence Provides training, backup, supervision for interns and residential counseling personnel Employee will assist other programs when needed and does not interfere with the performance of his/her job duties Will maintain a positive attitude and working relationship within all SafeHouse programs Model positive interpersonal relations with other clients, staff and colleagues

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the physical mobility to sit and walk for moderate periods of time and to occasionally carry or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

TO APPLY

No phone calls, please.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $18.25 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person