What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Support Counselor for Victims of LA Fires position at La2050?
Crisis Support Counselor for Victims of LA Fires Posted 2 days agoEmployment type : Seasonal / TempLocation : Los AngelesClosing date : 4 / 5 / 25About this organization Alter Management, LLC is an innovative, evidence-based treatment program designed to treat mental health and substance abuse disorders. We provide the highest level of personalized care and treatment to every individual to restore and maintain their highest level of functioning. Our dedicated team of professionals employs a comprehensive, multidimensional approach to create a well-rounded and personalized experience for each individual seeking treatment.Alter Management's mission statement : To transform lives and produce profound societal change by improving addiction recovery success rates.About this job Crisis Support Counselors are critical to the success of the CCP grant, which seeks to connect people with peers who can counsel them from a place of empathy, understanding, and hope for recovery. The crisis counseling role requires flexibility and the ability to work independently. The job involves balancing outreach, counseling, support groups, resource referral, and community risk assessments based on the needs of the community and the requirements of the grant.You will engage in time-limited, culturally proficient, non-clinical emotional and crisis support sessions to affected populations; individuals and communities in recovering from the effects of natural and human-caused disasters. This includes assisting survivors in understanding their current situation and reactions, mitigating stress, developing coping strategies, providing emotional support, and encouraging linkages with resources and longer-term supportive services.Provide outreach in the county to individuals and families affected by natural and human-caused disasters, particularly the LA Fire.Work with individuals, families, and groups to provide crisis counseling services, including outreach, emotional support, individual and group crisis counseling, public education, and referrals.Connect with community members requesting Crisis Counseling services in a culturally sensitive manner.Possess knowledge of local and statewide resources available to individuals and families impacted by disasters.Establish trust with help seekers and identify beneficial resources.Use designated digital applications to collect and enter CCP service data accurately and timely.Qualifications Basic understanding of natural and human-caused disasters and stay updated with the latest FEMA and STATE guidelines.Ability to promote resilience and successful coping techniques through active, comforting, positive, and problem-solving language.To apply Apply directly to Indeed : Crisis Support Counselor Position#J-18808-Ljbffr
