Job Information
Arrowleaf Counselor in Anna, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12318020
Home Office: Anna, IL or Cairo, IL.Location is dependent on nearest to home residence.
Area of Focus:Community Collaboration
Program(s):PATH- Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness helps adults experiencing homeless or marginal housing and those living with significant mental illnesstransition to more stable housing by coordinating services that help them address their individual needs.
Counselor Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of various behavior and human development theories and practices; local health and human services resources; basic crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent computer skills.
Counselor Job duties include, but not limited to
Carries a caseload as assigned by direct supervisor.
Provides outreach and direct service to consumers in the community in their natural environment to reduce barriers to accessing services.
Intervenes to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of consumers to improve individual and family level of functioning.
Maintains networking and referral contacts with other human service providers both internally and externally while assessing barriers for successful engagement, treatment, and discharge.
Completes PATH enrollment documentation and records accurately in the electronic health record system and internal tracking systems to allow immediate supervisor to document appropriately.
Provides outreach services to engage homeless individuals to link with local resources for shelter, entitlements, and meeting of basic needs at a minimum of 4 hoursor more per week.
Attends mandatory meetings and related PATH conferences or trainings as identified.
Provides case management services including but not limited to: advocacy, linkages to community resources, housing services.
Provides crisis intervention to stabilize client\'s condition by utilizing short term crisis intervention techniques and/or referral to other support services.
