Visiting/Vocational Counselor

Up to $1,000 sign-on bonus available!

Your Responsibilities

As a Visiting/Vocational Counselor, your primary responsibilities include providing case coordination, skills teaching, counseling, crisis intervention and support services to consumers in the Hillcrest Supported Living Programs. In addition, you will:

• Providing case coordination for each consumer
• Conducting assessments and create service plans based on client needs, wants, and abilities.
• Assisting in obtaining appropriate community resources or services for each consumer
• Establishing and maintain funding for each consumer
• Maintaining a complete and updated clinical record for each assigned consumer.

What You Need

• AA degree and/or two or more years experience in the human services field
• Must be able to drive agency vehicles
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and it should be insured

What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Knowledge of brain injury and chronic mental illnesses, behavioral and rehabilitation theories as well as group and family counseling skills
• Must be skilled in handling crisis situations via phone and in person
• Excellent time management, organization, and flexibility

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

• Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match 
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Staff development and training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
• Employer paid CEU's through Relias
• On-site primary care
• PerkSpot- employee discount program
• MeMD- virtual health provider for you and your family
  • Free talk therapy
  • $0 Telehealth/urgent care
  • Discounted psychiatry
• Employee assistance program
• Advancement opportunities
• Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 available

About the Program

Hillcrest Supported Living (HSL) and Hillcrest Supported Employment are programs that provide individuals with a Visiting/Vocational Counselor who assist them in developing the skills they want or need in order to gain satisfaction in their lives, and remain successfully employed. Services are provided in the community.

Visiting/Vocational Counselors provide skill-building and training in all areas of daily life, including:

• Decision-making
• Money management
• Mental health and medication management
• Community living skills
• Coping skills
• Developing and maintaining a daily routine
• Learning about and how to apply for community resources
• Scheduling/attending appointments
• Developing and maintaining skills needed for employment

Expected results of the Supported Living and Supported Employment Programs include the development of a support network in the community, successful residence in the community, successful employment and the prevention of unnecessary hospitalizations

About the Organization

Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness.  We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

**COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required**