Development Counselor 2 (Part time)

This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and
provide opportunities for giving and service by:  helping members become
economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food
and clothing items, helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and
providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering;  thus furthering the mission of
the Church. Under the direction of the Development Manager, the incumbent
provides direct client services to members and others referred, and consults
with local priesthood leaders.

Responsibilities

70% Vocational Counseling: Provides development expertise and services for up to
150 associates annually (average of 60-76 at any given time). Assesses
associates' vocational strengths, weaknesses, vocational impairments and gathers
related disability information. Administers formal vocational assessments;
analyzes and synthesizes the information. Guides the associate in creating a
development plan. Processes enrollment of associates in compliance with Church
policies and applicable laws. Maintains files, correspondence with priesthood
leaders, and bishop-assigned mentors. Coordinates all aspects of the development
process with associates. Coordinates case staffing meetings with involved
parties. Ensures the associate is prepared for job placement.

15% Professional Consultation: Provides consultation to Church leaders. Trains
and supervises work done by Church- Service Missionaries and volunteers.

15% Resource Management: Develops working relationships and partnerships with
other Church resources and with community resources and programs, including
government agencies, technical training programs, other schools and employers.
Identifies appropriate offsite technical skills training programs, establishes
payment options and training report guidelines for associates attending these
programs. Establishes partnerships with employers for business partnerships and
job placement opportunities. Consults with Church leaders.

Qualifications

* Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling/Administration, Social Work or
closely-related discipline required.
* Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and/or LCSW or
independent licensure in closely-related discipline required.
* 4+ years experience, two of those years after obtaining Masters degree, in
case load management working with individuals who have disabilities and/or
vocational impairments.
* Proven understanding of disabilities and accompanying work assignment needs
along with a knowledge and understanding of labor and disability law.
* Proven training skills, vocational assessment skills, plan development skills
and vocational counseling experience required.
* Proven ability to work independently with little oversight. Able to provide
professional presentations and training.
* Knowledge of local resources where the job is located is highly desirable.
Ability to work cohesively with Church leaders at various levels.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and
abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an
app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who
maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn,
and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the
gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His
kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for
employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would
violate U. S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race,
national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that
apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals with known disabilities.