Job Information
WestCare Foundation Adolescent Counselor in Miami, Florida
Adolescent Counselor
Job Details
Job Location
Miami - 5200 Blue Lagoon Drive - Miami, FL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$21.63 - $21.63 Hourly
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Position Summary:
The person in this position will be responsible to act as a primary consumer advocate for the program assigned. The person in this position keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and through external referral.
Essential Job Functions:
Administer evidence based assessments as need
Conduct Needs Assessment
Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the consumer and family
Conduct monthly Service Plan reviews
Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure
Conduct individual case management sessions
Provide vocational education and skills building to the consumer as needed
Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, school staffing, etc.), as needed
Provide referral and linkage for the consumer and family, as needed
Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.
Coordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and with external providers
Responsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members
Arrange transportation for consumers, as necessary
Provide case management to additional populations, as needed
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
Certifications/Licensures:
- Certification as a certified case manager in good standing and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire;Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited bachelors program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required
Experience and Competencies:
Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family case management is preferred
Bilingual is preferred.
Must have reliable means of transportation
Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade County.
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
Rate dependent on credentials
During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent uponsuccessful completion of a pre-employment drug test,pre-employment physical and criminal background check.