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About The University Corporation
The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research and creative endeavors of its students, faculty and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.
The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research and creative endeavors of its students, faculty and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.
Major Duties
The group counselor will coordinate all group services at Strength United by ensuring all group curriculum is utilized in accordance with the theoretical approach; updating outdated curriculums, expanding group curriculums to address the specific needs of marginalized communities, maintaining accurate clinical notes, attendance reports, phone logs, and billing forms; engaging participants in the interview and assessment (IA) process; assigning and completing IAs when needed, attending MDT meetings at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, inputting all data into identified tracking systems, collaborating with all internal and external service providers to ensure continuum of care, auditing group files, observing and providing feedback to group facilitators, and conducting mock sessions for counselor training. The group counselor will approach all clients in a respectful, culturally competent demeanor that promotes a strength-based approach in accordance with the Parental Protective Factors and the Core Practice Model and continue professional development through annual training opportunities and will hold a caseload of 5-7 individual clients.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Has experience working with adults, families and/or children who have experienced one or more of the following: physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and/or emotional abuse; neglect, including parental chemical substance abuse; domestic violence and/or witness to violence in the home, child abduction, exposure to crime/violence in the community, victim of other criminal activity and or bullying per California Education Code48900(r). Must be a highly organized individual able to multi-task, track and document clinical paperwork. Computer competency, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Driver’s License required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Must demonstrate the ability to use communication skills that successfully convey and obtain accurate and complete information in a respectful and caring manner. Have a basic knowledge of body language and non-verbal communication. Understand and demonstrate active listening skills. Must be a critical thinker, reasoning, organizing and analyzing information so that problems are accurately understood and solutions are congruent with client’s capacities and outcome orientated. Capacity to negotiate and collaboration to insure the client’s successful receipt of services. Demonstrate the skill of advocating for the needs and rights of people. Must show a passion and sensitivity for trauma work. Demonstrate experience to maintain cooperative working relationships with others; be team oriented; coordinate/collaborate with professionals from multiple agencies whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality.
General Information
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND LIVE SCAN.
Per CSUN/TUC Mandate, candidate will be required to show proof of COVID 19 vaccination.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).
Work Schedule: 40 hours a week, M-F ( some weekends )
The anticipated salary range $24 per hour
How to Apply
Please complete the on-line application/resume upload submission process in order to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Application Screening begins November 29, 2021 and will continue until position is filled.
In order to be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted prior to the date listed above.
Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below:
http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.
