Counselor - Non-Merit

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Regular

Schedule:

34 hours per week

A Non‑Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community‑Based Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non‑Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, screens, evaluates, and monitors clients in a human services program, provides counseling and case management services as part of a treatment or rehabilitative plan, and makes referrals to other agencies or professionals.

• Interviews clients to establish case history or reviews case histories of referrals in order to assess eviction prevention, rapid re‑housing, or homelessness prevention needs.

• Assesses client needs and independently, or in consultation with a social worker or other licensed professional, develops an appropriate plan which may include referral of client to another agency or professional.

• Monitors and evaluates clients’ participation in service programs referred by case management.

• Provides continuing housing stabilization services, case management services, home visitations, crisis intervention and group facilitation of skill building.

• Places clients in housing, job or community service activities and resolves problems in job assignments as appropriate.

• Maintains detailed records of clients’ activities and provides statistical and narrative reports upon request.

• Follows up on referrals and acts as a liaison between clients, landlords, employers, and other community organizations.

• Prepares statistical and summary reports as requested.

• Creates and maintains landlord relationships.

• Conducts educational, community relations, prevention, and outreach programs.

• Attends meetings and training sessions.

• Recommends and assists in implementing corrective actions related to problem area in overall program.

• May transport clients and make home visits.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the theories and principles of human behavior, growth and development, mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, and problems related to socioeconomic factors.

• Knowledge of modern individual, group, and family counseling techniques, diagnostic assessment, and basic treatment planning.

• Basic knowledge of community, human, and social services assistance programs.

• Knowledge of the organization and role of assigned program within the County and State human services structure.

• Knowledge of community resources and support group available to clients.

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines including those of the courts and criminal justice system.

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to performance of duties.

• Skill in conducting individual diagnostic/assessment interviews and formulating basic treatment plans.

• Skill on making appropriate referrals.

• Skill in handling hostile individuals.

• Skills in crisis intervention.

• Skill…