Monday, November 20, 2017

Project HOPE Crisis Counselor Team Leader


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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Project HOPE Crisis Counselor Team Leader                           
      
PAY RANGE                                                NON-EXEMPT
   $15-17 / hour


General Description:

The role of the Crisis Counselor is to ensure integration of any service systems related to the Crisis Counseling Program. This position is used to establish collaborative associations that positively affect crisis counseling, disaster behavioral health and assessments; to coordinate data collection and promote the mission, vision and core values of _________.

Essential Functions:

1.    Works with individuals, families, and groups to provide outreach, emotional support, individual and group crisis counseling, public education, and referrals when needed.
2.    Is synonymous with the term 'outreach worker'.

3.   Represents program in the community and networks with other agencies and partners to ensure needs of survivors are met.

4.    Provides presentations to community groups on disaster reactions, coping skills, stress management and the CCP.

5.     May use the mobile application to complete data forms.


Other Functions:
1.    Other tasks as assigned.


Physical Requirements:

Energy, persistence and stamina sufficient for extended working hours and engaging in extensive travel.


Education:
High school diploma; Bachelors preferred.  Consideration given to experience.


Experience:
A minimum of 4 years of social service experience preferred.

Skills:
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, constructively and supportively with staff, providers and community stakeholders while also maintaining high standards of excellence.  Must show ability to work independently and be able to manage time efficiently.  Must be able to use discretion and judgment to implement management policies when interacting with community members.

Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principal Accountabilities:
1. Reports to the CCP Team Leader.
2.   Team player with providers, co-workers and office staff.
3.    Accurate, complete and timely submission of required reports and proposals.

4. Adherence to policies and management practices.


Employee's Signature Date  _ Supervisor's Signature Date    _

Friday, November 3, 2017

Breast Health Caravan



Part Time Parent Educator

The Children’s Advocacy Center has an opening for a Part Time Parent Educator.  This position will provide parent education groups in the community and at the Children’s Advocacy Center.  The position will requires knowledge in the areas of child development, parent education, attachment and bonding as well as facilitation of groups.  The parent education is based on the Nurturing Parenting Program.  If you are not previously trained in this curriculum you will be required to attend a 3 day mandatory training to become certified in Nurturing Parenting.  Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours, bilingual preferred.  If you are interested, please submit your resume.  

Education and/or Experience                                                  
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services 

Questions

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field?
Do you have at least 1 year of experience in the field working with families?

All responses should be sent to Val Gil; vgill@cac-swfl.org


Spanish speaking licensed or licensed eligible therapist

A position is currently available for a Spanish speaking licensed or licensed eligible therapist counseling children, adolescents or families in an individual or group setting regarding psychological or emotional problems as a result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and/or domestic violence. Therapist to provide a minimum of 25 direct service hours per week to victims and victim's families impacted by sexual and physical abuse and family violence.

Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling. Upon hire the therapist must be licensed or license eligible by the Florida Business and

Professional Regulations. Therapist must speak Spanish. Two evenings per week are required.
CAC of Southwest Florida, Inc. is a not for profit equal opportunity employer

All responses should be sent to Val Gil; vgill@cac-swfl.org