Care Counselor Residential

Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County with a focus on HIV care and Prevention, housing, and behavioral health. Broward believes in the dignity and value of every person who walks through the door. Our team lifts each other and those we serve with consistency, authenticity, adaptability, and a resolute commitment to equity in health care.

Do you want to spend your days offering service to those who have experienced homelessness? Do you believe housing is healthcare and everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity? Are you a case management genius and love connect people with the support to help them increase their independence? Does work as a part of team excite you? You then may want to be a part of our Transitional Housing Program in supporting those living with HIV impacted by co-occurring mental health and addiction.

In addition to other responsibilities, this position will have the opportunity to:

• Complete an integrated assessment of individual clients strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Develop relationships for transitional housing placements.
• Develops an integrated and collaborative individualized care plan with a transition component.

• Provides the appropriate level of individual and group therapeutic intervention to support the stabilization and progression of clients.
• Provides linkage and navigation for health care, supports services and housing stability based on individualized needs.

• Develops and prepares groups to meet client needs, including transition and after care.
• Provides supports to other disciplines in the residential program including but not limited to nursing, assessment, milieu, and Behavioral Health
• Meets with internal and external interdisciplinary treatment team members to coordinate client services and documents outcomes of meetings, including hospitals, health department and medical providers.
• Submits all documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including electronic records Achieves and maintains program established productivity levels.
• Engages clients in a strength-based supportive manner providing re-directions and guidance as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

• HIV 500 (provided upon hire)
• Valid Florida Drivers License and ongoing proof of insurance required.
• HOPWA training modules (provided upon hire)
• Case Management and Therapy experience preferred.
• A minimum of two years' experience which may include internships, preferred.
• Substance abuse treatment or residential setting experience preferred.
• HIV/AIDS knowledge preferred.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Stages of Change, Trauma Informed Care and Harm Reduction
• Must have a bachelors degree in social work, Health or Human Services from an accredited university or commensurate experience.
• Valid Florida Driver's license and ongoing proof of insurance required and ability to provide own transportation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.