Community Integration Counselor-Corning NY
I. JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting waiver program consumers who are experiencing significant problems managing the emotional responses inherent in adjusting to a significant physical or cognitive disability while living in the community.
II. DUTIES
Essential Function Duty
Conducts counseling sessions to persons with disabilities and their families.
Completes psychosocial assessments.
Develops, implements, and monitors detailed goal plans.
Conducts six (6) month service reviews and complete Individual Service Reports (ISR).
Completes progression notation for each direct counseling session.
Initiates and maintains client charts per Department of Health (DOH) regulations.
Initiates SRI accounts as needed.
Performs service specific intakes including intake paperwork.
Performs other duties as assigned.
III. SUPERVISION
This position does not have any regular responsibility for the work of others.
IV. TECHNOLOGY/ EQUIPMENT/ TOOLS
Type of Technology, Equipment, Tool
Software Skill Level
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Basic
V. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. CDR will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit but occasionally needs to walk and stand.
This position may require local travel.
VI. WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment with moderate to light noise. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
VIII. Qualifications
Education Requirements
Master of Social Work, Doctorate of Psychology, Counseling of Psychology or related field but will accept a License in Psychiatry, Psychology, Mental Health Practitioner or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Education Teacher
Experience Requirements
Two (2) years of experience providing adjustment related counseling to individuals with traumatic brain injuries and their families
Skills and Competencies Requirements
Verbal and written communication skills
Customer/consumer focus