Visiting Counselor

• Independent Contractor*

Covering both Iowa City & Cedar Rapids areas

Your Responsibilities

As a Visiting Counselor, your primary responsibilities include providing case coordination, skills teaching, counseling, crisis intervention and support services to consumers in the Hillcrest Supported Living Programs. In addition, you will:

• Provide case coordination for each consumer

• Conduct assessments and create service plans based on client needs, wants, and abilities.

• Assist in obtaining appropriate community resources or services for each consumer

• Establish and maintain funding for each consumer

• Maintain, complete and update clinical records for each assigned consumer

What You Need

• AA degree and/or two or more years experience in the human services field

• Must have 24 hour access to a reliable, insured vehicle

What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Knowledge of brain injury and chronic mental illnesses, behavioral and rehabilitation theories as well as group and family counseling skills

• Must be skilled in handling crisis situations via phone and in person

• Excellent time management, organization, and flexibility skills

About the Program

Hillcrest Supported Living (HSL) is a program that provides an individual with a Visiting Counselor who assists them in developing the skills they want or need in order to gain satisfaction in their lives. Services are provided in a client's home, apartment, or in a family home, and can be provided as often as the individual requests.

Visiting Counselors provide skill-building and training in all areas of daily life, including:

• Decision-making

• Money management

• Mental health and medication management

• Community living skills

• Coping skills

• Developing and maintaining a daily routine

• Learning about and how to apply for community resources

• Scheduling/attending appointments

Expected results of the Supported Living Program include the development of a support network in the community, successful residence in the community, and the prevention of unnecessary hospitalizations.

About the Organization

Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We're a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.