Community Support Counselor

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Community Support Supervisor, the Community support Counselor provides needed services and assistance to clients, in a group setting and/or individual basis. The Community Support Counselor help clients with life skills training and provide emotional support. The Community Support Counselor also documents the time spent with each client on a daily basis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aids clients in their own homes/program and in the community to teach skills to function safely and independently.
• Identifies social, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will support the clients’ in meeting their treatment plan goals.
• Recognizes potential crisis and emergency situations, analyzes situations accurately, and develops strategies to deal with such situations i.e. dealing with client’s aggressive behavior to ensure no harm comes to the client, staff and/or the public.
• Develop Treatment plans, Treatment plan reviews, Fars and C-Fars for each client in accordance with Medicaid and agency standards.
• Document client progress through DAP notes in electronic filing system.
• Submit completed DAP notes within the allotted schedule set forth by the agency.
• Provides emotional support and feedback to clients and their families as needed.
• Models positive behavior for client to strive towards.
• Attends weekly meetings as scheduled with supervisor on time.
• Produce the designated number of billable per week set forth by the department.
• Provides lay support and life skills training to clients.
• Provide transportation to and from group sessions on assigned days for session to the designated location.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Community Support Manager or Program Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• A Bachelors’ degree in a Human Services field, from an accredited college/university or be a certified Behavioral Health Technician
• At least one year experience in mental health or related field
• Must be eligible for Level 2 DCF Background Screening approval.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• A valid Florida driver’s license and good driving record.
• Good computer skills

COMPENSATION: Based on experience, education, and credentials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18