What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor (Bachelors) - Adolescent Diversion and Assistance Counselor position at JFCS of the Suncoast?
Job Summary / Function :
Provides psycho-educational services to youth and parents in a juvenile justice diversion program. Makes full use of the resources of the Agency, the Juvenile Justice System and the community. Performs program and agency administrative tasks as directed. Participates, as appropriate, in research and community outreach work and carry caseload of clients.
Psycho-educational and Intake Support Services :
To render group psycho-educational services to students and their families. This includes handling a cross section of youth in accordance with the needs of the Juvenile Justice System, the agency and in keeping with funder (i.e. grant) guidelines / requirements.
Complete initial intakes and screenings on youth as assigned.
Demonstrate the ability to manage oppositional youth enrolled in program.
Agency :
Ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and the release of Protected Health Information (PHI) as required by the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPPA).
The ability to establish positive relationships with service population and to provide effective psycho-educational services.
Demonstrates knowledge of group dynamics, psychological concepts and therapeutic modalities for this specific service population.
The ability to plan the delivery of psycho-educational services in collaboration with the student / parent.
The ability to establish and maintain relationships within the outside (ie. Juvenile Justice System, community) the Agency in a professional manner with full use and practice of confidentiality of case material.
The increased ability to recognize, understand and control his / her own biases.
Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect in keeping with school and Agency policy.
Participates in the monthly Utilization / Peer Review.
Duties & Responsibilities :
Responsible for and has commensurate authority to perform the duties listed below. He / she is directly responsible to his / her immediate supervisor. Performance of these duties require regular supervision.
Requirements
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology or closely related human services field.
At least two years' experience providing services for at-risk youth and their families.
Knowledge and specialized skills in the needs of and identification of abused and neglected children and adults; child development and individual family functioning; working hard to reach or resistant individuals and families; and collaboration with other disciplines and services.
Physical Requirements : Ability to transport workshop related to curriculum and materials. Ability to lift to 25lbs.
Education :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work, psychology criminal justice or related field.
Required Skills :
The understanding of the functions, programs and services of the Agency, and the juvenile justice system
Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect in keeping with Juvenile Justice System and Agency policy
The ability to communicate written and verbal ideas clearly
The ability to organize his / her own time to meet work demands and deadlines.
Ability to work independently.
Sensitivity to service populations and socio-economic issues
Ability to input data into the medical record (TheraNest) in an accurate and timely manner, in compliance with Agency policy.
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