WORK WITH STARRY

STARRY nurtures children, strengthens families, and restores hope, envisioning a Texas where every child has a healthy, forever home.

STARRY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a 20+ year history of transformational programming for
those looking to join a rewarding journey of service. Our policy is to not to keep unsolicited resumes on file.
A criminal history affidavit is required for candidates applying to positions at STARRY.

STARRY is an equal opportunity employer.

STARRY provides a core-values-driven array of benefits, demonstrating that we care for the holistic needs of our staff and their work/life balance. Most of our benefits are available to part-time and full-time staff.

• Unlimited PTO (part-time and full-time staff)
• Flexible Schedules (part-time and full-time staff)
• Bereavement Leave (part-time and full-time staff)
• Holiday Pay (part-time and full-time staff)
• 401k (part-time and full-time staff) with industry leading employer matching
• Mileage Reimbursement (part-time and full-time staff)
• Family Bonding Leave for new moms and dads (part-time and full-time staff)
• Health, Dental, Vision (full-time staff)

STARRY Core Values

S Service                   World-class service is our passion.
T Together                We are stronger together.
A Access                   Everyone is welcome here.
R Responsibility       Shared ownership produces successful outcomes
R Relationships        Healing happens when people feel safe, secure and loved.
Y You                         Our clients, community, stakeholders and staff are our priority.

About the role

This is a part-time role of up to 28 hours per week.

The Counselor I position is responsible for providing counseling and case management services to youth 6-17 years of age and families participating in the FAYS program. The Counselor I works with families in the community meeting FAYS eligibility requirements:

(1) 6-17 years of age;

(2) Runaway youth (either currently or threatening);

(3) Truant youth;

(4) Abused child (experiencing abuse, insufficient for DFPS case);

(5) At-risk youth for other behavioral problem;

(6) Youth involved in deferred prosecution with juvenile probation;

(7) Youth placed in residential care for family conflict to reunify family

What you'll do

• Read and respond to office and agency emails and reports (all correspondence)
• Attend meetings (within & outside the agency)
• Travel to satellite locations, as needed
• Maintain accurate mileage records
• Complete monthly statistical sheets with outcome measures
• Computer skills to organize materials, narratives, correspondence, etc.
• Obtain initial psychosocial assessment information and incorporate into client’s plan of service
• Meet service goals of at least 5 sessions per week, billable hours (unless otherwise specified by supervisor due to travel to remote areas or other office obligations or program needs)  
• Meet additional service goals as required by state contract, such as identifying and serving new clients each month
• Maintain a caseload of clients receiving weekly and/or biweekly services (as assigned by supervisor)
• Generate an individualized plan of service for each client
• Complete accurate case notes within 48 hours of providing service to clients
• Serve as a resource to the client and family to achieve plan of service goals
• Complete all required trainings, including but not limited to HIPAA, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Humility, Reporting Child Abuse, TBRI and other Evidence-Based Curriculums
• Maintain documentation for standards and contract compliance (progress notes for each substantial client contact)
• Maintain confidentiality of clients
• Utilize approved evidence-based and promising practices
• Provide one session per week outside of office hours and participate in weekend events as needed
• Provide in-person crisis intervention services as needed
• Transport children, as necessary, to shelter
• Provide group, individual and family sessions
• Participate in outreach events within designated service areas
• Develop and maintain community partnerships within designated service areas  
• Utilize healthy coping skills to reduce secondary trauma
• Use ethical decision-making and seek guidance and supervision, as needed

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in counseling or related field and an active Texas license as an LPC Associate, LMFT Associate, or LMSW under supervision and pursuing LCSW status

Experience: One-year experience in related area

Knowledge and Skills:

• Approved criminal background report. Able to satisfy all applicable requirements and HHSC standard requirements
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Capable of maintaining a flexible work schedule
• Must be self-motivated with good organization and time management skills
• Commitment to Trauma-Informed Care 
• Must possess good written, verbal, social media, and electronic communication skills
• Able to organize, file, and retrieve information
• Flexible and adaptable, able to make changes as needed to meet expectations
• Very strong attention to detail
• Able to operate office machines (e.g. copier, telephone, transcriber, fax)
• Must be computer literate with ability to maintain records electronically 
• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of STARRY

Other: Reliable transportation