Counselor-Foster Care Guardian Angel Community Services

• 3.5 Joliet, IL Job Details Full-time $53,000
• $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Flexible schedule Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Maintaining patient confidentiality Group therapy Individual therapy Cultural competency Clinical documentation Social Work Child welfare Full Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION

Plan, develop, and implement mental health services for children and families in the Foster Care Program, to stabilize children in the least restrictive environment and enhance overall functioning for all clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete mental health assessments, treatment/service plans utilizing IM+CANS, case notes, quarterly reports, discharge summaries, aftercare plans, & other documentation in compliance in compliance with Medicaid Rule 132, COA and all other funder and agency requirements. Provide in the moment crisis counseling per direction and input from Foster Care Case Management. Provide individual, family, and group counseling per the service/treatment plan. Provide counseling services onsite at GACS, at the foster home, or other predetermined and appropriate location. Participate in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Child and Family Team Meetings, placement meetings, hospital staffing, mediation, and other things as needed. Actively participate in individual/group clinical supervision/meetings. Be available after hours to assist in crisis intervention services when needed, including SASS assessments. Meet identified Medicaid documentation and billing requirements. Complete all required GACS training, and clinical training as identified and recommended. All other program duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field. IM+CANS Certification (can be obtained upon hire) Trauma Informed Counseling Certification (can be obtained upon hire) Good verbal and written communications skills. Sensitivity to the cultural and socio

• economic characteristics of persons served.

Ability to exercise discretion, critical thinking, and independent judgment. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials. Ability to work flexible hours.

Guardian Angel Community Services Benefits:

Vacation

• Eligible for one week after 6 months. Sick/Personal Time 12 days per year to a maximum of 65 days. Any accrued but unused time in sick/personal time may be converted to cash at half rate (80hrs=40hrs pay). Holidays
• 12 Paid Holidays Health Insurance Benefits
• Full time employees: medical and prescription coverage 80% paid by Agency. Dental and vision coverage 100% paid by Agency. Eligible after one calendar month of employment. Life Insurance at 1-1/2 times annual salary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Voluntary Life Insurance 403b Pretax Savings for Retirement Agency contributes 3% of employee's annual salary.

Eligible to participate in Agency contribution after 1 year of employment. Incentives for Scholastic achievement or Licensure Associate Degree $200 Bachelor's degree $300 Master's degree $400 Anniversary Award Five years $100 Ten years $200 Fifteen yrs. $300 Twenty yrs. $400 Twenty-five $500 Every five years there after $500.

Pay:

$53,000.00

• $55,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person