Counselor-Progress House - Progress Foundation

Under the supervision of an Assistant Director or the Program Director, the Counselor provides support and assistance to clients at ...

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field. Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement, depending on nature and length of experience.

• Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred.

• At least one year's experience in a community mental health program is preferred.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, clients, and other providers both orally and in writing.

• Must, in the sole judgment of Progress Foundation, demonstrate good judgment and emotional stability.

• At all times must be able to negotiate several flights of stairs multiple times during each work shift, and must be able to lift and carry 20 lb. packages multiple times during the work shift.

• Must demonstrate ongoing clearance with the California State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, allowing direct contact with program clients.

• Must maintain training certification and demonstrated capacity to perform basic First Aid and CPR.

• Basic word processing skills; maintain computer requirements of the City and County of San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services.