Counselor - LAUNCH Youth Program at WELLSTONE

Huntsville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Career Guidance, Assessment, Group Counseling, Job Coaching, Documentation, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Regulation, Empathy, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Behavioral Health, Social Skills

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Huntsville, AL 35802 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Master's Degree in Social Work Travel Percentage: Up to 80% Job Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday) Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Job Description: The Counselor in our LAUNCH program provides assessments, individual counseling, and career guidance for LAUNCH participants. In this role, the Counselor facilitates career building opportunities, to include group and individual counseling session that promote personal growth and career development, coordinates career services for clients by providing coaching on job placement, career advancement opportunities, and education possibilities. This position will be covering Cullman and Marshall counties. What you'll be doing: Provide one-on-one counseling sessions (cognitive behavioral model) with each participant to include a psychosocial assessment, goal setting & attainment, intrapersonal & interpersonal skills and emotional competencies. Provide and lead monthly group counseling sessions with participants focusing on self awareness, awareness of others (empathy), self-regulation (emotional intelligence) and social skills. Administer Myers-Briggs assessments to participants. Identify and develop relationships with area resources; i.e. schools, industries, civic groups, etc. Function as a job coach when necessary. Administer incentive programs. Meet and/or exceed goals for Program, number of participants and other criteria. Submit timely and accurate documentation to Program Manager. Attend required trainings and staff meetings. Complete other duties as assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications What we're looking for: Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology or related field Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills to include suspense/timeframe management Prefer experience with at risk youth, adolescents and young adults Benefits What we offer: Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over) Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability Licensure reimbursement Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders. We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.

Responsibilities

The Counselor provides assessments, individual counseling, and career guidance for LAUNCH participants. They facilitate career building opportunities and coordinate career services for clients.