Counseling Specialist for Youth

2 weeks ago

Miami, Florida, United States Lutheran Services Florida Full time

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a dedicated Residential Counselor II who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families.

Purpose and Impact:

The role involves providing comprehensive assessments and delivering individual, family, and group counseling within a residential environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct individual crisis intervention sessions.
  • Perform intake evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and suicide risk evaluations.
  • Facilitate family orientations, assessments, counseling, and reunification processes.
  • Offer aftercare counseling services to former residents and their families.
  • Provide rotating on-call support as necessary.
  • Lead group counseling sessions and teach social skills.
  • Manage cases, intervene in crises, and respond to telephone inquiries for crisis and referrals.
  • Complete necessary administrative tasks as required.
  • Set goals and objectives for individual and group programs.
  • Deliver in-home crisis counseling for family mediation when needed.
  • Advocate for clients with various community agencies, courts, schools, and other entities.
  • Engage in community outreach initiatives.
  • Provide house coverage during emergencies.
  • Be available for travel as required.
  • Participate in and facilitate professional training for staff.
  • Supervise Youth Care Specialist staff and provide emergency house coverage as needed.
  • Act as an Educational Liaison.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to drive, use a phone, sit for extended periods, write case notes, and manage filing tasks.

EDUCATION:

  • Master's degree in human services or a related field.
  • Other qualifications as required by the funding source.

EXPERIENCE:

  • A minimum of two years of experience in adolescent and family counseling, leading group sessions, and conducting intake and psychosocial assessments. Experience working with at-risk youth and their families is essential.

SKILLS:

  • Strong organizational skills, effective collaboration with others, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to teamwork.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Demonstrated sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Report to the Clinical Director.
  • Collaborate effectively with co-workers and administrators.
  • Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of client cases.
  • Submit required statistical reports accurately and on time.
  • Adhere to all licensing and quality assurance standards.
  • Serve as a clinical liaison to various community stakeholders.
  • Follow agency policies and procedures diligently.
  • Attend all mandatory training sessions.

WHY JOIN LSF?

LSF operates 60 programs throughout Florida, serving diverse populations in need. Mission-driven staff members become integral to the LSF community while transforming lives of those in need. Our employees also discover growth opportunities as they explore their interests within the organization.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Teladoc (24/7 online access to healthcare professionals)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employer-paid life insurance (1X salary)
  • 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy (starting at 16 working days per year)
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with a 3% discretionary employer match or 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement

Lutheran Services Florida values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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