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Sally Kate Winters Family Services

Shelter Counselor

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$49,902 / year median in Mississippi

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Requirements:
Master's Degree in social work or related field with experience; Master Level Social Worker and eligible for licensure; Two to five years' experience providing therapy for children/youth/adults; Valid driver's license
ADA Responsibilities:
Extensive use of computer screen-time; Sitting for long periods of time; Minimal lifting of 20-30 lbs; Climbing stairs/ladder for storage and activities; Driving agency vehicles locally and statewide
Responsibilities:
1. Provide therapeutic services for shelter programs and Basic Center Program (BCP) to ensure compliance with licensure guidelines and federal grant objectives; Research and coordinate efforts relating to evidence-based services for clients; assist with semi-annual federal grant programmatic and data quality reports. 2. Provide individual, group, and family therapy for shelter residents and BCP families; Utilize evidence-based practices and Positive Youth Development model in all counseling sessions; Complete appropriate documentation of sessions; Correspond with placing agency representative and/or family as necessary. 3. Assists with reviewing intake information, soliciting information to determine eligibility, and arrange placements for emergency shelter, overnight respite and BCP services. 4. Engage with direct-care staff to assess behaviors, needs, and referrals for shelter clients; Select and administer appropriate clinical assessments that would aid in referrals for long-term placements and/or additional services; Make appropriate referrals for services; participates with weekly Shelter staffing/case presentation. 5. Complete psychosocial assessments and treatment plans for each shelter client; Coordinate designated meeting within time frame (72hrs,14 days,28 days) with child, placing agency, and family; Monitor/update treatment plan as services/needs are determined; Provide documentation to CPS of Family Team Meeting Services; Develop discharge planning process with child and CPS worker. 6. Act as liaison for educational support; Assess/schedule medical/dental/vision screenings and appointments; Provide community referrals for additional services based on identified needs; Participate with weekly RHY staffing; Conduct follow-up and after-care services for each BCP client 7. Prepare and maintain records, reports, and forms; Maintain client files regarding therapy; BCP client files, grant reporting and evaluation of services; Complete data entry of services within HMIS computer data systems for BCP residential and non-residential clients; Complete data entry for Safe Place Services; Perform other administrative tasks required. 8. Complete data entry for Safe Place Services with assistance of interns when available. Assists with quarterly newsletter and social media program highlights; Assist with recruiting, managing, and training local Safe Place sites. 9. Must maintain and promote good agency relations; Work directly with volunteers; Provide professional guidance and involvement with student interns as required 10. with other Sally Kate Winters Family Services activities as needed 11. Assist with on-call rotation schedule for the emergency shelter, overnight respite, and BCP services. Ensure positive shelter environment and teamwork support.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance
Work Location:
In person