Housing counselor Jobs in Rockford, IL

Essential Functions :

1. Conduct in-depth interviews with newly admitted beneficiaries (counseling and spiritual assessments, self-sufficiency matrix, short form, and full intakes).

2. Assist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems, through individual / group spiritual counseling.

3 . Design and manage individual rehabilitation plans for beneficiaries. Monitor beneficiaries to evaluate effectiveness of rehabilitation program and adapt rehabilitation goals and plan as needed. Utilize the program offered by the ARC, and when necessary, ancillary services from other community agencies.

4 . Maintenance and security of active online beneficiary files. Secure appropriate background information from other agencies and institutions. Complete weekly case notes, weekly rehabilitation plan progress notes and add appropriate services to each beneficiary file in a timely manner.

5 . Develop and implement special projects, programs, and services as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

6 . Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries, make referrals to Chaplain or Administrator as needed.

7. Participate in In-Service Training and local seminars / workshops to enhance counseling skills.

8 . Accurately complete data entry of case notes and services in current electronic data management system within assigned deadlines.

9 . Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.