Job Requirements:
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.
Non-Physical Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in social work, criminology, sociology, psychology or related human services field required.
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Experience working with individuals who are diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder.
Special Skills
- Possess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be self-motivated, work independently and as a team member
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
- Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
Licensure, Registration, Certification
- Valid Washington State driver's license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
- Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider
- Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration
- Completion of HCA sponsored Trauma Informed Care, De-escalation Techniques, and Harm Reduction training.
Employment is conditional upon:
- Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Wage Range: $29.00 - $37.00 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits:
- 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
- Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
- Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
- Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
- Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
- Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
- Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
- Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment
It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.
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