Counselor ( City of Pembroke Pines Senior Center)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Facility Contract Services (FCS) is a Florida-based contract services company that employs and manages personnel for municipal clients. Our staffing services include administrative support, clerical, accounting, payroll, billing, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, human resources, supervisory roles, utility services, water and wastewater plant operations, property and general services management, building and landscape maintenance, parks and recreation, and senior and community services. FCS specializes in municipal privatization through a task-based approach aimed at improving productivity and efficiency.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Counselor will be responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities as directed by the Community Services Administrator. They will be responsible for the care of assigned patients and will provide group, individual, and family therapies. The Counselor will conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the needs of clients and direct them to appropriate services and resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

- Reports directly to the Community Services Administrator for work assignments, and other special projects as needed.

- Begins, completes, and documents on the initial treatment plan, master treatment plan, integrated diagnostic summary and treatment plan reviews/updates.

- Completes screenings and assessments of new patients.

- Provides supervision and training for Social Work and Mental Health interns in appropriate behavioral health issues related to the elderly population.

- Participates in staffing meetings with administration and shares information with team regarding issues affecting clients .

- Documents in the medical record on an ongoing basis.

- Provides education to patient/family on community resources.

- Works with administration to enhance the overhaul treatment environment.

- Other duties as assigned by Community Services Administrator.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work is required. Considerable experience in group and individual counseling as well as social work experience with the geriatric population is desired.

- Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

- Special work techniques and practices, case-management and resource development.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, the general public, and the senior clients.

- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- This position is primarily sedentary and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

- Frequent use of hands to operate and control office equipment such as computers, phones, and other standard office tools.

- Occasional walking, standing, bending, or reaching may be required.

- May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

- The work is performed in a professional office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperatures.

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working with the Vesta Property Services family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Benefits are offered to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Facility Contract Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Facility Contract Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Facility Contract Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.