Community Counselor (8363)

• Ability to sit for extended periods while conducting counseling sessions, completing documentation, and participating in meetings.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds for activities such as setting up group sessions or transporting materials.
• Adequate vision and hearing to observe client behavior and respond effectively during sessions.
• Manual dexterity for operating computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• Capacity to travel locally to attend home visits, community outreach events, or off-site meetings as needed.
• Ability to maintain energy and focus during high-stress or emotionally intense situations.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Education

Master's degree in human services field is required.

Experience

Two or more years' experience in adolescent and family counseling, facilitating group sessions, and performing intake, psychosocial/risk assessments. Experience with troubled youth and their families.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication, time management, organizational and interpersonal leadership skills.
• Ability to function in a team setting, and professionally serve a diverse multi-cultural client population.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Must be able to function in the community without the presence of direct supervision.
• Must be able to maintain high level of professional responsibility in reporting activities, conduct and schedule to supervisor.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole preferred.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and be able to use own vehicle to perform job duties in emergencies; must be able to work long flexible hours.

Other

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principle Accountabilities

• Reports to Clinical Director.
• Team player with co-workers, administrators, and school personnel.
• Innovative delivery of counseling services and referrals.
• Provision of accurate case records.
• Adherence to Agency policies and procedures.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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