Job description

Counselor ( City of Pembroke Pines Community Services)

Facility Contract Services – Pembroke Pines, FL

Job Description

Facility Contract Services is a Florida based contract services company, responsible for the employment and management of personnel for municipal clients. Facility Contract Services is currently seeking dynamic and goal-driven employees for the City of Pembroke Pines. Employees that are motivated to take on today’s greatest challenges and rewards in the field of local public service and who are passionate about

This exciting opportunity in the City of Pembroke Pines offers excellent benefits including health insurance and 401(k) with a Company match.

JOB TITLE

COUNSELOR

DIVISION

SOCIAL SERVICES

REPORTS TO

Social Services Manager

GENERAL JOB

DESCRIPTION

Provide individual counseling sessions and evaluation of members as needed

Conduct Caregivers Support Group and public education sessions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual counseling as needed to registered members. Conduct initial psychosocial assessment as well as ongoing general evaluations to develop an Individual Care Plan. Create and maintain confidential client files, including Individual Care Plan and progress notes
• Maintain positive relationship with member’s social support in order to obtain feedback
• Through observation and discussion, identify concerns and needs, and refer for additional Social Services as necessary
• Research and implement new methodologies and approaches in gerontology and mental health counseling to create and facilitate therapeutic counseling for groups and individuals
• Develop collaborative working relationships with community service providers; outreach
• Facilitate Caregiver Support Group (weekly)
• Provide Public Education series covering wide range of topics (including but not limited to Emotional Development, Communication with Family Members, Dealing with Stress, Self-Esteem, Personal Development)
• Track units, and provide monthly report to Administration
• Participate in UR (Utilization Review) meetings to problem solve/address conflicts involving members
• Provide staff support if necessary to improve communication with members
• Participate in Staff meetings scheduled by Administration
• Participate in ongoing training as required to fulfill duties and responsibilities
• All other duties as assigned including registering of new members and
• updating memberships.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s level degree or above in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, or other relevant field with experience or training in geriatric service provision
• Knowledge of programs and services offered by the Center
• Knowledge of community programs and services
• Ability to make accurate determinations through observation
• Positive and friendly demeanor
• Ability to remain calm and composed in emotional setting

COMMUNITY SERVICES

• Ability to work as member of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer skills and ability to learn variety of programs
• Organizational skills
• Bilingual preferred

REVIEW

• Ongoing informal review, with annual written formal review

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working with the Vesta Property Services family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Benefits are offered to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Facility Contract Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Facility Contract Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Facility Contract Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to descript the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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