Job Category: HS - Humanitarian & Social ServicesJob Description:We are looking for a licensed professional counselor or rehabilitation counselor who seeks inspiration as they assist those with barriers that prevent them from obtaining employment. Applying your expert counseling skills, you will help clients work towards and achieve long term self-reliance. In this role, you'll thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, working together with a dedicated team to make a real impact in others' lives. Services are provided to clients in a Deseret Industries thrift store setting, or to individuals in a community-based setting. This unique opportunity offers a balanced mix of case management and counseling, competitive benefits, a diverse range of daily tasks, and autonomy in how you work with clients and structure your day.If you like working in a place where your contributions are highly valued and are passionate about making meaningful changes in people's lives, we invite you to join our team!More information about Development Counseling Services: )Responsibilities: * Provide direct service with minimal supervision; to include assessment, creation of a vocational plan, administration and interpretation of psychometric tools, stabilizing counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination with the support team.

Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the vocational plan, leverage the expertise of the team, and apply individualized interventions. Provide training to support team (i.e. behavioral management techniques, mental health issues, etc.).
Work collaboratively with key partners to guide client's interventions to improve overall employability.
Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to the client's employment problems.
Apply sound judgment while navigating complex client issues that manifest as client barriers to employment (i.e. domestic violence, mental health concerns, self-harm, criminal history).
Ensure legal, ethical, and policy compliance, protecting and ensuring client confidentiality.
Provide consultation, and develop and maintain positive relationships with church leaders, including providing training and presentations as needed or requested.
Develops working relationships and partnerships with other Church and community resources.
Manages budgets, ensuring appropriate use and administration of funds. Maintains financial records.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or closely-related discipline required.
LCSW or independent licensure in closely-related discipline, or Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) required.
4+ years experience, two of those years after obtaining Masters degree, in case load management working with individuals who have disabilities and/or vocational impairments.
Proven vocational assessment skills, rehabilitation counseling experience, or other equivalent experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to navigate complexity in a team-based setting, being able to work independently with little oversight.
Proven problem-solving skills in crisis situations, ability to determine relevant priorities, and use judgement in leveraging time and resources.
Able to provide professional presentations and training.

About Us:Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

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