Upbring

As part of the interdisciplinary team, the Spiritual Care Counselor facilitates community and faith-based spiritual leaders and assesses the spiritual care needs of youth and their families.. Establish and maintain a network of faith-based and spiritual care leaders in the community to meet the spiritual care needs of the youth and their families and comply with Agency policies and licensing standards; serve as a liaison to community clergy and congregations; network in community to recruit faith-based volunteers for youth and maintain weekly and monthly schedules. Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, community service providers and spiritual leaders, faith-based organizations, clergymen, and other service providers to ensure youth and their families are receiving the full scope of available program services and resources to meet their Individual Service Plans (ISP). Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with community service providers, faith-based organizations, interdisciplinary teams, and spiritual care service providers. Actively be an LPC-Intern, LMFT Associate or LMSW and ready to submit to the state for full-licensure within 18 months

care coordinator

Overview:
About UsAt Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness. About New Life Residential Treatment CenterMany of the girls arrive at New Life after experiencing severe abuse or neglect. These courageous young women are between the ages of 11-17, and they begin to grow and heal through in-depth clinical therapy,  What You'll Do As A Spiritual Care CoordinatorThe Spiritual Care Coordinator’s primary role is as spiritual support for youth in care. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the Spiritual Care Counselor facilitates community and faith-based spiritual leaders and assesses the spiritual care needs of youth and their families. This includes identifying when spiritual care can positively impact the well-being of youth and their families. Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family. $600 Sign-On Bonus Paid in 3 Installments

Responsibilities:
We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare  Work Standards  <ul><li>Develop an individualized spiritual care plan customized to meet youth and family goals, needs, and concerns; responsible for the planning and coordinating of spiritual care activities for youth and their families to meet the individualized spiritual care plan</li><li>Demonstrate a working knowledge of spiritual care needs and the ability to distinguish the difference the between the youth’s spiritual and religious belief</li><li>Provide effective interventions as needed for identified spiritual care problems, issues, and opportunities</li><li>Provide individual spiritual care to youth</li><li>Other duties and projects as assigned</li></ul>Communication  <ul><li>Maintain accurate documentation of youth needs, progress, and changes; document all interactions and activities per Agency policies and licensing standards; review and maintain records of spiritual support and services for each youth to ensure they are receiving the appropriate amount of support according to their treatment plan and/or observed need</li><li>Complete all reporting requirements per the established reporting guidelines and deadlines</li></ul> We Are Servants | We Help Others Teamwork<ul><li>In collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team determine the spiritual needs of youth and their families to support their treatment plan, their physical, psychological, and emotional needs; actively participate in the comprehensive assessment process utilized by the interdisciplinary team</li><li>Develop and document the plan for spiritual care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to evaluate and revise the spiritual care plan for youth and their families as needed</li><li>In partnership and collaboration with the treatment team provide information, resources, and services to meet the spiritual needs of youth and their families during and after a traumatic experience</li><li>Provide spiritual care upon requests by youth and/or their families, the treatment team, or interdisciplinary team in a timely manner</li><li>May be required to complete driving duties as driver and/or accompanying during transport. Subject to being designated as an authorized driver</li></ul> We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate  Building Relationships<ul><li>Establish and maintain a network of faith-based and spiritual care leaders in the community to meet the spiritual care needs of the youth and their families and comply with Agency policies and licensing standards; serve as a liaison to community clergy and congregations; network in community to recruit faith-based volunteers for youth and maintain weekly and monthly schedules</li><li>Actively participate in the delivery of spiritual care and facilitate spiritual care support groups for youth and their families</li><li>Plan and coordinate the presence and participation of other spiritual care providers to assist with the spiritual needs of youth and their families during normal, peak, and unusual hours of facility operation</li><li>Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, community service providers and spiritual leaders, faith-based organizations, clergymen, and other service providers to ensure youth and their families are receiving the full scope of available program services and resources to meet their Individual Service Plans (ISP)</li><li>Work closely with interdisciplinary team to ensure youth and their families are receiving the highest quality of spiritual care and other spiritual care services to meet youth and family needs and Agency and program goals and objectives</li><li>Work closely with youth to build trust and a positive rapport, while maintaining ethical boundaries at all times</li><li>Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices</li><li>Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community</li></ul>

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Theological Education, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or closed related field</li><li>1-year spiritual care support experience with adolescents or in an educational setting with adolescents</li><li>Must have valid TX driver license and auto insurance to be designated as an authorized driver</li><li>Spiritual and emotional maturity to understand and exhibit healthy and professional boundaries with youth and their families</li><li>Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.</li><li>Crisis Intervention Skills</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with community service providers, faith-based organizations, interdisciplinary teams, and spiritual care service providers</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a positive rapport and trust with youth and their families</li><li>Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate all people with professionalism and empathy</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work and interact with all people</li><li>Ability to work evenings and weekends based on business need</li><li>Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Windows operating system)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree in Theology, Theological Education, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or closely related field</li><li>Actively be an LPC-Intern, LMFT Associate or LMSW and ready to submit to the state for full-licensure within 18 months</li><li>3 years’ spiritual care support experience with adolescents in a behavioral health or youth treatment center, highly preferred</li></ul>Physical Demands & Work Conditions<ul><li>This position requires stooping, bending, lifting, sitting, and standing for long periods of time, and frequent walking.</li><li>Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children</li><li>Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.</li></ul> The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging We are a diverse and inclusive organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best to fulfill our mission to break the cycle of child abuse. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.

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