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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 7 hours ago

Development Counselor 2 - Provo Deseret Industries

Provo, UT, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking a Development Counselor 2 to assist individuals facing barriers to employment. The role involves providing counseling services, developing vocational plans, and collaborating with a team to help clients achieve self-reliance.

Non ProfitReligion

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide direct service with minimal supervision; to include assessment, creation of a vocational plan, administration and interpretation of psychometric tools, stabilizing counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination with the support team

Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the vocational plan, leverage the expertise of the team, and apply individualized interventions. Provide training to support team (i.e. behavioral management techniques, mental health issues, etc.)

Work collaboratively with key partners to guide client interventions to improve overall employability

Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to the client’s employment problems

Apply sound judgment while navigating complex client issues that manifest as client barriers to employment (i.e. domestic violence, mental health concerns, self-harm, criminal history)

Ensure legal, ethical, and policy compliance, protecting and ensuring client confidentiality

Provide consultation, and develop and maintain positive relationships with church leaders, including providing training and presentations as needed or requested

Develops working relationships and partnerships with other Church and community resources

Manages budgets, ensuring appropriate use and administration of funds. Maintains financial records

Qualification

LCSWCertified Rehabilitation CounselorVocational assessmentCase load managementCrisis interventionCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationProfessional presentations

Required

Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy

LCSW or independent licensure in closely-related discipline, or Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) 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 vocational assessment skills, rehabilitation counseling experience, or other equivalent experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to navigate complexity in a team-based setting, being able to work independently with little oversight

Proven problem-solving skills in crisis situations, ability to determine relevant priorities, and use judgement in leveraging time and resources

Able to provide professional presentations and training

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Company

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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