Family Service Center of Galveston County, Texas

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Employment Opportunities

POSTING DATE:	01/25/10
CLOSING DATE:	UNTIL FILLED
JOB TITLE:	Executive Director
AGENCY	The Family Service Center is a not for profit agency that provides counseling and crisis services in several counties in Southeast Texas.
SALARY:	$60,000-90,000
HOURS/ LOCATION:	Full Time Family Service Center 2200 Market Street, Suite 600 Galveston Texas 77550
CONTACT:	Board of Directors
APPLICATION METHOD:	Email resumes and cover letters to centero@fscgal.org for consideration.


POSITION DESCRIPTION:	The Executive Director provides the overall agency administration and leadership. This includes program planning, budgeting, grant writing, organizing, staffing, coordinating, directing and evaluating.
QUALIFICATIONS:	-Excellent management skills, demonstrated over a period of at least five years in responsible managerial positions -Knowledge and understanding of clinical mental health services -Excellent organizational skills and efficiency in setting priorities and executing tasks from idea to evaluation -Successful experience in fundraising methods and grant writing -Evidence of strict compliance with principles of professional ethics, and ability to communicate ethical thinking to staff members -Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ethnic backgrounds and social standing -Clean background check

Family Service Center of Galveston County welcomes applications for two new positions that will provide a range of mental health treatment, consultation, and education services to persons with retardation, their families, and the various schools and agencies that currently serve them. Hurricane Ike had significant effects on all people in the Gulf Coast region of Texas, and no less on persons with retardation. The consultants will conduct an assessment of needs, design services to meet identified needs, and provide on going mental health support to individuals with retardation, their families, their communities, and staff members at agencies or schools.

These positions require a master degree in a mental health discipline and appropriate licensure or eligibility for such licensure in Texas. The MR consultants will primarily serve persons in Galveston County, but also in Brazoria, Chambers, and Liberty counties as time permits. These are full-time positions with salaries based on educational attainment and relevant experience. Applicants are urged to send their resumes and letters of interest to Dr. Phylette Willis, Psy.D., Clinical Director, Family Service Center of Galveston County, 2200 Market Street, Suite 600, Galveston, TX 77550. Emailed materials are encouraged: pwillis@fscgal.org.

POSTING DATE:	12/18/2009
CLOSING DATE:	UNTIL FILLED
JOB TITLE:	Outreach Counselor & Clinical Liaison
DEPARTMENT:	Outreach Services
SALARY:	Competitive
HOURS/ LOCATION:	40hrs/week, Monday-Friday (some evenings & weekends) Field-based environment: In client’s homes and community-based settings throughout Chambers County.
CONTACT PERSON:	Holly McManus, LCSW Program Director
APPLICATION METHOD:	Email resumes and cover letters to hmcmanus@fscgal.org for consideration.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:	The Outreach Counselor & Clinical Liaison will provide mental health related services and supports to individuals, couples, families, groups and communities impacted by Hurricane Ike. The range of services provided by this position will be tailored to the individual needs of each client/community system, and are likely to include the following activities: psychosocial assessment; differential diagnosis; treatment planning; crisis, brief and group counseling; service referral/linkage/ coordination; support and treatment groups; appropriate documentation and maintenance of client records; community needs assessments; educational/training presentations to community groups; collaboration building with service providers, community stakeholders and local officials; participating in and adding a mental health needs perspective in local efforts towards recovery.
QUALIFICATIONS:	The identified service activities require uniquely trained mental health professionals who are able to provide clinical mental health services and design interventions appropriate for field-based settings that meet the unique disaster-related needs of clients and communities with independence and competence. The ideal candidate will have a Masters degree in social work or related field and professional licensure (LMSW, LPC-I, LCSW, LPC). (S)he will have experience working in a field-based setting and be skilled in psychosocial assessments, differential diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief therapy and group counseling with children, youth and adults of diverse backgrounds. (S)he will also be skilled in building collaborative relationships with other service providers and community partners. Experience developing and delivering psycho-educational presentations in small and large group settings is highly desired. A clean driving record, background check and reliable transportation are required for this position. Willingness and ability to use personal transportation for work travel is required. Those with bilingual abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSTING DATE:	02/21/10
CLOSING DATE:	UNTIL FILLED
JOB TITLE:	Program Assistant
DEPARTMENT:	Community Support Services
SALARY:	Depending On Experience
HOURS/ LOCATION:	40hrs/week, Monday-Friday (some evenings & weekends) 2000 Texas Avenue Texas City, Texas Some field activities within Galveston County and the Greater Houston area.
CONTACT PERSON:	Holly McManus, LCSW Community Support Services Director
APPLICATION METHOD:	Email resumes and cover letters to hmcmanus@fscgal.org or consideration.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:	The Program Assistant will work as a support person for the Community Support Services office and personnel, Support Services director, FSC Staff, participants, and collaborating organizations. The responsibilities include the following: Receive request for services and document necessary information. Set up and coordination of Support Service activities, presentations, information Assist with the preparation of fliers, hand-outs, brochures, power-points, presentations and proposals Responsible for office paperwork, light accounting, correspondence and reports Manage the office and fulfill a range of administrative responsibilities such as: collection and input of data, purchasing supplies, organizing packets/hand-outs/notebooks, and filing, Assist FSC staff as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:	The ideal candidate will have a degree and at least 3 years experience in a program coordination capacity. Minimum Skills Strong problem-solving skills and ability to nurture cooperative, collaborative relationships Professional, diplomatic and able to work with a diverse population and various professions Demonstrated experience working independently and in a team environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Able to do research, organize data, prepare reports and/or presentations Able to design fliers, brochures, power-points, presentations Proficient in Word, Power-Point, Access Flexible and open-minded Patient, persistent Strong customer service skills Positive presentation and energy Clean background check Good Driving record Private vehicle and auto insurance for local work-related travel