Children's Counselor

Clarvida

Human Resources Training

Job Description

Job Title: Children's Counselor

Program(s): Behavioral Health

State: Phoenix, Arizona

Population Served:      Behavioral Health

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The Children's Counselor is primarily responsible for assessing children's needs and providing individual and family psychotherapy. Services will be evidence-based and focused on children referred to HRTs FAST program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts therapeutic visits with the client and/or their family. Treatment services should involve a family component when possible and should seek to strengthen family relationships by improving communication and improving family members’ ability to support the juvenile’s treatment progress.
• Reviews and follows a service treatment plan that addresses the client’s current level of functioning and update as necessary.
• Provides structured sessions occurring for a specific, authorized period that work toward the attainment of mutually defined goals as specified in the treatment plan.
• Assists in identification and utilization of community resources and natural supports, and after care support services.
• Maintains regular contact with families and additional team members as needed.
• Completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner, provides case management with required reports and advises of any problematic situations.
• Documents attendance, level of participation, and comprehension of activities, on the same day of service delivery.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families served.
• Attends and makes reports to the Child and Family Team (CFT) during CFT meetings as requested.
• Maintains records of mileage traveled in course of job performance and submits documentation to the Program Supervisor on a monthly basis.
• Attends and completes a minimum of twenty-four hours of job-related training annually.
• Commits to attending all program meetings, in-service trainings and regular communication with team members.
• Schedules and attends a minimum of 4 hours of supervision per month, which must include 1 hour of individual clinical supervision and at least 3 hours of group supervision through program meetings.
• Ensures the safety, health and welfare of staff and families at all times.
• Models and ensures all program norms are upheld without compromise.
• Acts as a positive role model and mentor for both staff and families.
• Treats others with respect, confronts negative behavior and supports confrontation.

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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Potential exposure to contagious diseases due to frequent interaction with clientele.

TRAVEL

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services or related field required.
• 1-2 years documented full-time experience providing therapeutic or non-therapeutic treatment services to the child welfare population.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must meet the requirements to be a safe driver.  Must possess a current Arizona State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.  Must have personal vehicle liability insurance and vehicle registration as required.
• Must be able to pass a DCS Clearance with no substantiated reports.
• When required, the ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, and if requested a physical exam.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Language Skills

Ability to respond effectively displaying professionalism, sensitivity, and empathy to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, and individual differences and challenges. Ability to write and maintain accurate and timely documentation. Ability to present information 1:1 and to groups in an organized and concise manner.

• Multi-tasking Skills

Must be able to work independently as well as a member of a team. Must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Must remain flexible and able to handle multiple priorities with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.

• Reasoning Ability

Ability to quickly assess unique situations and develop and apply strategies to effectively meet the needs of the child and family. Ability to interpret contracts and ensure compliance. Ability to provide exemplary service to employees and outside constituents.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Consistently exemplifies Clarvida Core Values of Compassion, Inclusion, Accountability, Advocacy, and Resilience.
• Strong knowledge of overall company operations and policies and procedures.
• Skills, knowledge and ability to instruct clients in the following topics:  child development, home management, personal problem solving, accessing community services, and supports domestic violence issues, appropriate discipline and childcare techniques and age appropriate parenting skills.
• Knowledge of Arizona's foster care system.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple people and projects.
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team in a multi-task environment.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficient in the use of computers and associated software.
• Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships.
• Ability to provide exemplary customer service to all employees and outside constituents.
• Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.

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