Pregnancy Counselor

Position Summary

The Pregnancy Counselor has responsibility for providing services to an expectant woman, the father of the baby and others who are experiencing either an unplanned pregnancy or problems related to their pregnancy. Assists clients in planning for their pregnancy and birth and setting goals for themselves and their child’s future.

Wage Range: $20.34 - $24.86/Hour

Flexible work schedule after an initial training period that includes working in the office and out of the office.

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and support services as needed to young women experiencing an unplanned or difficult pregnancy, the baby’s father and their families.
• Assists mother in planning pre and post-natal care.
• Engages women in neutral and sensitive discussions regarding adoption and parenting options.
• Prepares court documents, attends court hearings and testifies in court.
• Assists clients in establishing appropriate educational, vocational, housing, financial, relational and other personal goals. Determines and makes appropriate referrals as needed for support services.
• Provides services to clients regarding preventing additional unplanned pregnancies.
• Assists in developing, maintaining and distributing program promotion materials for community awareness and public relation efforts.
• Co-leads education groups for adoptive families.
• Completes necessary paperwork and statistics in accordance with program timelines.
• Meets with baby pantry clients to assess resource needs and pick up, coordinates services and provide referral to appropriate community resources.
• Manages the intake, inventory and redistribution of donations to the baby pantry.
• Supervises baby pantry volunteers during volunteer activities at CCWM and manages volunteers to facilitate baby pantry tasks.
• Provides 24 hour emergency assistance to program participants.
• Provides services both in the Agency, in the participant’s home and at other appropriate locations of the participant’s choosing.
• Drives for Agency business.
• Other duties as assigned by program.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with diverse populations and culture
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to communicate effectively: oral and written
• Ability to carry out both verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to provide non-directive, non-coercive counseling.
• Ability to engage with clients and develop a professional relationship based on trust.
• Ability to maintain good professional boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of grief and loss issues, and respects client’s right to make decisions regarding their pregnancy.
• Knowledge of the Agency’s policy regarding abortion counseling and philosophy regarding openness in adoption.
• Maintains respect for confidentiality, cultural awareness, work cooperatively with other service providers.
• Must have valid Michigan driver's license with zero work restrictions.
• Must have valid personal auto insurance to include a minimum of $250,000 per person and $500,00 per occurrence bodily injury liability coverage.
• Must submit and approve to Agency pre-employment inquiry checks.

Recommended Employment Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Human Services, Social Work (or a related field) from a four‑year college or university is required.
• A Master’s Degree (M.A) in Human Services, Social Work (or related field), from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:

A minimum of one year of related experience working in-home with youth or families is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

none required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope.

Our Vision

Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose.

Our Values

• Sanctity of All Life
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Equity

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.

Salary : $20 - $25