[acb-hsp] FW: Bosma Job Announcement - Adjustment Counselor

[Darla Rogers]

hahahahahahahahahah, Deanna; I might just do it, but I bought a house we
love here in Kansas City, but I'm a Hoosier born and hope someone from the
list will apply.

Darla


-----Original Message-----
From: acb-hsp-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-hsp-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of
deanna austin
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:31 PM
To: 'Discussion list for ACB human service professionals'
Subject: [acb-hsp] FW: Bosma Job Announcement - Adjustment Counselor

Alright ACBHSP list.

Now here is a job a lot of you should apply for if you have the qualifying

Degrees. Just think if you came to Indy, you would already have a friend.
Me!!

Deanna

From: Katrina Anderson [mailto:katrinaa at Bosma.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 11:56 AM
To: Katrina Anderson
Subject: Bosma Job Announcement - Adjustment Counselor

 

Please share this announcement with others who may be interested.

 

Position Title:  Adjustment Counselor

 

Status:                Exempt

 

Reports To:                Sr. Director of Rehabilitation Services

 

Overall Responsibility:

 

This position provides counseling services through individual and group
sessions to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired in dealing
with the loss of vision.  The Adjustment Counselor conducts tours and
provides intake services to individuals seeking information and/or entering
programming at the center based rehabilitation program.  The Counselor is
responsible for working with a multi-disciplinary team in providing services
to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, participates in client
conferences, makes referrals for additional services, provides minimal case
management for individuals being served and provides education to the
community about blindness.     

 

Education and Experience:

 

The Adjustment Counseling position requires a minimum of a Master's Degree
in social work, psychology, or counseling.  Incumbents who are blind or
visually impaired are preferred.

 

Required Skills and Abilities:

 

.       In-depth knowledge of principles, and methodologies that ensure that
clients receive effective counseling services 

.       Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations that are
applicable

.       Knowledge of physical and psychosocial adjustments to the loss of
vision

.       Adequate computer skills to allow for completion of reporting
necessary to fulfill best practice and compliance standards for
recordkeeping 

.       Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally
and in writing, to meet the needs of the organization and its customers;
effective listening skills

.       Ability to problem solve and utilize necessary community resources 

.       Ability to handle multiple tasks 

.       Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent
judgment

.       Strong leadership skills 

.       Ability to work in a team-oriented environment 

.       Ability to organize work flow, set priorities and accomplish tasks
in a timely manner

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

The essential functions of the Adjustment Counselor position consist
primarily of, but are not limited to, the following:

 

.       Assist consumers in resolving personal issues through counseling,
conflict management, and mediation

.       Design counseling programs and/or groups based on the needs of
program participants

.       Report counseling service activity monthly to management

.       Keep records and write reports evaluating counseling activities

.       Maintain a cooperative relationship with community partners such as
residential providers, families and other service agencies

.       Provide consultation and support services to individuals; family and
friends; provide outreach and/or referral information as necessary

.       Provide education regarding blindness to various organizations
throughout the community

.       Serve on a multi-disciplinary team to determine client independent
program plans for all areas of instruction

.       Serve as a representative of Bosma at community functions

.       Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Katrina Anderson, CVRTR  |  Communications Instructor 

                                                  Assistant Program
Director, Bosma Rehabilitation Center 

 

bosma enterprises   8020 Zionsville Road  |  Indianapolis IN 46268  

Katrinaa at bosma.org | o 317.704.8238  |  888.567.3422  |  f 317.704.8246  |
bosma.org

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