Counselor Technician

Overview

Elkhorn City - 4971 Poor Bottom Road - Elkhorn City, KY 41522

Salary Range: $12.50 - $12.50 Hourly Position Type:
Part Time

Job Shift:
Any Education Level:
High School

Travel Percentage :
None Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary:

The Counselor Technician supervises and provides daily support to assigned program participants. This position is tasked with ensuring the safety of all program participants and ensuring compliance with West Care policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervises program participants under the direction of the Program Director or designee, reporting unusual changes as they occur;
• Facilitates mentoring, discipline, safety, and observation of participants;
• Utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations, ensuring program participant, staff, and visitor safety;
• Implements the behavioral/level system where applicable;
• Assists with the initial assessment and receiving of new program participants;
• Participates in 24/7 coverage by working a flexible schedule, properly tracking hours worked, and consistently arriving to scheduled shifts on time;
• Transports participants to school or medical appointments as required (if authorized);
• Monitors participant whereabouts to be sure they remain on West Care property, or have appropriate paperwork needed to leave West Care property;
• Assists in the implementation of recreational activities for program participants, participating where appropriate;
• Ensures the facility is kept clean and in working order;
• Ensures participant medication is processed upon admission and given on time, in accordance with West Care procedures;
• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation;
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Relevant certification and/or licensure is preferred;
  preference will be given to certified candidates
  ;
• Valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain West Care's vehicle insurance is required.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred;
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• One (1) year of experience in a comparable position is required;
• Two (2) or more years working in a behavioral health environment is preferred;
• Experience working with individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders preferred;
• Ability to form and maintain effective, professional, and positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and program participants required;
• Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team required;
• Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct required;
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion required;
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;

• Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting;
• Occasional outdoor work and travel between multiple locations may be required;
• Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment;