EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in social work and licensed to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or a Master’s degree in counseling and licensed to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern (LPC-Intern). EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one year experience working with adults and families is required; Knowledge of family systems theory and proficiency with brief therapy models is required; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Must be highly organized and detail oriented. LICENSES: Have and maintain a current license to practice psychology, social work, counseling and/or marriage and family therapy. Driver’s License with clear record required. VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice. Up to 40-50% travel within county and surrounding areas. OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates. Must be available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs. Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others. EXCEPTIONS TO THESE CRITERIA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: COMMUNICATION: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means. Ability to present a friendly and positive demeanor to veterans, their families, staff, supportive services personnel, funders, and the general public. Ability to make oral presentations to large and small groups. COMPOSURE: Ability to remain calm and maintain self-control in the midst of difficult circumstances and emergencies. Ability to respond in a professional manner in all situations. COMPUTER: Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel; PowerPoint and Access a plus. 45 WPM, 90% accuracy. DECISION MAKING: Ability to think analytically and evaluate the impact of recommendations. Ability to set work priorities and to evaluate and create solutions to work related problems. SUPERVISION: Ability to train, evaluate and guide employees. Ability to delegate and ensure follow through. Ability to provide feedback in a respectful and constructive manner. TECHNICAL: Knowledge of community resources; Federal, State and local assistance programs, housing & utility assistance and disability benefits. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Constant – Ability to communicate with veterans, their family members, staff and community/support services personnel to determine needs and actions to be taken. Frequent – Ability to record information, input data into computer, complete paperwork, produce reports. Frequent – Ability to drive safely and recognize hazards. Occasional – Ability to lift, stack, load and move up to 25 pounds from varied heights. REPORTS TO: FT Clinician SUPERVISES: N/A |
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