Location: Belleview,FL, USA
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is seeking a talented Counselor II who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
This schedule requires evenings hours and some Saturdays!
Purpose and Impact:
The Counselor II assists in the provision of services to families by providing individual and family counseling, case management services to include but are not limited to referrals, follow-up, advocacy, etc. This is a direct care position.
Essential Functions:
Physical Requirements:
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.
Skills:
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.
Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Principle Accountabilities:
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 VisionTeladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)13 paid holidays + 1 floating holidayGenerous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursementTuition reimbursement
Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.