Behavioral Counselor - Direct Support Professional

Qualifications:

• One year direct human service experience which can include part-time, volunteer or internship experience
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Bachelor’s; Associate's degree preferred - H.S. Diploma required
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate informal client counseling, recreational, and life skill discussions groups
• Follow Behavior Management program: assess situation, implement counseling, crisis intervention, and program point and level system
• Utilize physical intervention within the agency guidelines when necessary and only as a last resort
• Display an understanding for sensitivity for a culturally diverse population.
• Works effectively and professionally with clients and collateral's, such as family members, state agency personnel, other agencies and professionals.
• Serves as a positive role model
• Develops and maintains supportive relationships emphasizing client accountability and attainment of client goals
• Assists clients in performing daily life skills activities
• Conducts admissions and intake process during evening, weekend, holiday times, or as needed
• Must attend all mandatory monthly staff meetings and training's
• Facilitate therapeutic groups for scheduled groups as needed
• Full time staff are expected to complete a minimum of 24 training hours per year, and part time staff are expected to attend a minimum of 12 training hours per year

• Heal and strengthen the lives of children and families
• Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans - 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – MetLife
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• Generous sick time and personal time
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• 24 hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, BJs membership discounts and employee appreciation events!