The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 21 hours ago
Development Counselor 2, Gilbert/Tucson AZ Deseret Industries
Gilbert, AZ, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking a Development Counselor 2 to help foster self-reliance and provide humanitarian aid. This role involves providing vocational counseling, professional consultation, and resource management to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving economic and emotional self-reliance.
Non ProfitReligion
Responsibilities
70% Vocational Counseling: Provides development expertise and services for up to 150 associates annually (average of 60-76 at any given time). Assesses associates' vocational strengths, weaknesses, vocational impairments and gathers related disability information. Administers formal vocational assessments; analyzes and synthesizes the information. Guides the associate in creating a development plan. Processes enrollment of associates in compliance with Church policies and applicable laws. Maintains files, correspondence with priesthood leaders, and bishop-assigned mentors. Coordinates all aspects of the development process with associates. Coordinates case staffing meetings with involved parties. Ensures the associate is prepared for job placement
15% Professional Consultation: Provides consultation to Church leaders. Trains and supervises work done by Church-Service Missionaries and volunteers
15% Resource Management: Develops working relationships and partnerships with other Church resources and with community resources and programs, including government agencies, technical training programs, other schools and employers. Identifies appropriate offsite technical skills training programs, establishes payment options and training report guidelines for associates attending these programs. Establishes partnerships with employers for business partnerships and job placement opportunities. Consults with Church leaders
Qualification
Required
Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy
Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling/Administration, Social Work or closely-related discipline required
Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and/or LCSW or independent licensure in closely-related discipline required
4+ years experience, two of those years after obtaining Masters degree, in case load management working with individuals who have disabilities and/or vocational impairments
Proven understanding of disabilities and accompanying work assignment needs along with a knowledge and understanding of labor and disability law
Proven training skills, vocational assessment skills, plan development skills and vocational counseling experience required
Proven ability to work independently with little oversight. Able to provide professional presentations and training
Preferred
Knowledge of local resources where the job is located is highly desirable
Ability to work cohesively with Church leaders at various levels
Company
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
"This work is so liberating: to be employed in an organization wherein we have the ultimate freedom to use true principles of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in our work each day.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew McFadden
Human Resources Business Partner
Annette Tucker-Matkin
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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