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Working at Employee & Family Resources is not just a career, it’s a cause. At EFR, our mission is dedicated to helping people manage life’s challenges so they can reach their full potential. EFR’s employees are diverse in different perspectives, but hold specific beliefs in common. They take great pride in achieving their goals and motivating others to do so, as well. They put the customer first and are always looking to serve in any way they can. They value honesty and integrity, and take initiative at every possible opportunity.

Does this sound like you? If so, we are looking for you to join our team! Check out any available job opportunities below, or contact Human Resources at HumanResources@efr.org for employment inquiries.

Open Positions

Prevention Specialist
Integrated Treatment Counselor (Masters)
EAP/SAP Counseling Intern (Summer/Fall 2021)

Prevention Specialist

COVID-19 Hiring Note: this Prevention Specialist will be staffed in a hybrid manner (in person & virtual – exact percentage to be determined). EFR employees working in person will be required to wear a mask.

EFR seeks a Prevention Specialist who will implement substance abuse prevention programming in a professional and positive manner in one or more of the following Iowa counties Polk, Jasper, Marion, and Warren. This direct service role requires public speaking proficiency; candidates will do a presentation during the interview process.

Purpose: To implement substance abuse prevention programming in a professional and positive manner in one or more of the following counties Jasper, Marion, Polk, and Warren.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering up to 50% direct service hours utilizing the current Prevention Work plans: (25%)
Strategically balancing prevention efforts using assigned time allocations, the stage of SPF Framework that our grant is focused on and meeting other grant outcomes. (25%)
Responsible for accurately tracking and reporting data and outcomes for funders by completing time reports to meet deadlines. (20%)
Serve as a community resource by providing prompt and professional services to both internal and external customers at all times. Contributes to a positive and productive prevention team atmosphere. (15%)
Responsible for increasing prevention knowledge by attending substance abuse prevention conferences, on-line training courses and following the requirements to become certified by 18 months of employment with the EFR Prevention team. (10%)

Other

Compliance with all applicable EFR policies and procedures including privacy and security
Complete other duties as requested by supervisor or other administrative personnel
Serve as a role model by representing the values of Employee & Family Resources
Continuous development of cultural competence

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor degree in education, human services, or related field from an accredited college or university, or related work experience. Teaching, public health, or prevention certification desirable.

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication – candidates will be asked to do a short presentation during the interview process
Knowledge of human development concepts and applications
Computer literacy
Efficient time management
Great attention to detail and preparation
Self-motivated team player
Proficient public speaker with effective relationship-building skills

Certifications:

Prevention Specialist Certification from the Iowa Board of Certification will be required within in the first 18 months of employment.

Physical:

Extensive travel within Polk County required. May also serve Jasper, Marion, and/or Warren counties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Integrated Treatment Counselor (Masters Level)

COVID-19 Hiring Note: EFR is currently delivering mental health services via tele health. Interviewing and onboarding will occur virtually.

Employee & Family Resources (EFR) is seeking a Mental Health Counselor! This Master’s level team member will impact the wellbeing of persons through client centered individual, couple, and family assessment, brief counseling, and referral for adults and youth seeking services through EFR’s Employee and Student Assistance Programs and to provide appropriate mental health assessment and treatment through EFR’s Integrated Counseling and Recovery services program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

In-Person Services: (70%)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provide in-person assessment, referral, and brief counseling to children, adults, couples, and families.
Student Assistance Program (SAP) Provide individual and group counseling for elementary through secondary aged children for partnering school districts.
E/SAP Engagement may include onsite service delivery:
- Comply with EFR standards related to quality, effective, and ethical clinical practice and appropriate clinical case documentation.
- Complete case data timely, appropriately, and accurately related to file documentation in electronic and hard files.
- Provide telephonic and onsite consultation to school administrators and personnel.
- Collect quality assurance and outcome information.
- Provision of onsite crisis response services as directed by supervisor.
Integrated Counseling and Recovery Services Provide a thorough biopsychosocial assessment followed by ongoing integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment, development, and follow through of client-centered treatment plan and/or referral with length of treatment by client progress toward self-determined treatment goals.
Identify referral services and assist with facilitating the referral process, as appropriate.
Provide timely telephonic clinical follow up where as appropriate.
Assist in the collection of post-service outcome and quality assurance data.
Complete necessary case file documentation in a timely and professional manner and in accordance to accreditation requirements for CARF and licensing standards in the state of Iowa.

Case Management of Employer Management Referrals and Student Formal Referrals for E/SAP: (15%)

Provide in-person assessment, brief counseling, and referral to children, adults, couples, and families as previously outlined for EAP/SAP.
Provide timely verification to the identified employer and/or school regarding client attendance and referral recommendations, where appropriate and authorized by the client.
Provide case consultation with employer, school personnel, and/or referral providers where appropriate and authorized by the client.

Supervision and Training: (10%)

Attend individual and group supervision consistently as scheduled
Attend in-service professional development trainings as requested by your supervisor

Other: (5%)

Compliance with all applicable EFR policies and procedures including HIPAA, privacy and security
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or other administrative personnel
Customer Service: Provide prompt and professional services to internal and external customers at all times. Be a positive contributor to the Counseling Team
Demonstrate the core values of Employee & Family Resources in all internal and external communications
Continuous development of cultural competence

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in a behavioral sciences or social work field
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in behavioral science field
- Experience working with an Electronic Health Record preferred
Credentials: Licensed (preferred) or license-eligible in the state of Iowa
Skills:
- Ability to learn new technology and demonstrate competency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Self-directed and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Customer centric service delivery

EAP/SAP Counseling Intern

EFR’s counseling intern will be a valued member of EFR’s counseling staff when it comes to gaining clinical experience required for graduate programming, which includes: delivering high quality, customer-centric clinical, work/life, and consulting services to eligible clients; serving both employee/employer and student/administration needs to provide positive outcomes to workplace and school performance; providing mental health and substance abuse assessments; and making necessary referrals for services, as appropriate.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

In-Person Services

Conduct quality substance abuse assessments (screen for other co-occurring needs) and make referrals for treatment or other services that are beneficial for consumers
Collaborate with consumers, treatment care providers, Polk County Sheriff’s office staff, 5^th Judicial District Judges/staff as well as other key constituents in the community; utilize corroborative information resources; consult with colleagues or supervisor
Provision of treatment services to clientele meeting criteria appropriate for EFR Integrated Counseling and Recovery Services
Complete clinical documentation in accordance with the State of Iowa licensure standards and other regulatory bodies
Manage assessment and treatment caseload, client files and complete peer file reviews
Attend monthly department staff meetings and minimal monthly supervision with supervisor
Complete other tasks as assigned by Clinical Manager or Director
Practical job related responsibilities include the ability and willingness to:
- Work well within a team and independently; be flexible with work schedule
- Complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency
- Perform tasks/responsibilities in a professional manner
- Utilize critical thinking skills for ethical decision-making

Other

Compliance with all applicable EFR policies and procedures, including HIPAA, privacy, and security
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or other administrative personnel
Customer Service: Provide prompt and professional services to internal and external customers at all times. Be a positive contributor to the WPS Team
Serve as a role model by representing the values of Employee & Family Resources
Continuous development of cultural competence
Conduct quality substance abuse assessments (screen for other co-occurring needs) and make referrals for treatment or other services that are beneficial for consumers (50%)
Collaborate with consumers, treatment care providers, Polk County Sheriff’s office staff, 5^th Judicial District Judges/staff, as well as other key constituents in the community; utilize corroborative information resources; and consult with colleagues or supervisor (18%)
Complete clinical documentation in accordance with the State of Iowa licensure standards and other regulatory bodies (22%)
Manage assessment caseload, client files and complete peer file reviews
Attend bi-monthly Substance Abuse Services (SAS) staff meetings and monthly supervision with SAS supervisor
Complete other tasks as assigned by SAS Clinical Manager or Director
Practical job related responsibilities include the ability and willingness to:
- Work well within a team and independently; be flexible with work schedule
- Complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency
- Perform tasks/responsibilities in a professional manner
- Utilize critical thinking skills for ethical decision-making

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree course work completed in a behavioral sciences field
Experience: Clinical experience in human services or behavioral sciences field; working with children and families is preferred
Skills:
- Ability to learn new technology and demonstrate competency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Self-directed and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Customer-centric service deliver

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Open Positions

Prevention Specialist

Integrated Treatment Counselor (Masters Level)

COVID-19 Hiring Note: EFR is currently delivering mental health services via tele health. Interviewing and onboarding will occur virtually.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

EAP/SAP Counseling Intern

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

EFR Human Resources is currently accepting resumes for this position, apply at EFR.org.

Employee & Family Resources, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

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