Family Services Specialist at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a worldwide faith of over 16 million members centered on the belief that everyone on earth is a son or daughter of a loving God1 and that His Son, Jesus Christ, saved the world from sin and death. Jesus Christ invites all of God’s children to come unto, follow, and become more like Him.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Family Services Specialist

Job Identification: 357209
Location: Ikeja. Lagos
Job Type: Full time, On-site
Job Category: HS - Humanitarian & Social Services

Job Description

• The Africa West Area Welfare and Self-Reliance department is seeking a seasoned mental health professional based in Nigeria, who provides high quality clinical consultation to Church leaders, develops, and maintains Church-sponsored programs, and identifies resources to help Church members.
• This is a permanent full-time position, reporting to the Area Family Services Specialist or to the Area Welfare and Self-Reliance Manager. 

Responsibilities
Under moderate supervision:

• Consultation with Church Leaders: Deliver high-quality consultation and maintain positive relations with Church leaders on behavioral and mental health issues. 
• Clinical Services: Provide skilled and professional assessment, diagnostic and treatment services for a wide range of relational, behavioural, and mental health conditions. 
• Community Resource Development: Identify and access competent community resource partners. Maintain an effective, quality, and collegial community resource network. 
• Missionary Services: Provide exceptional clinical services and coordination of missionary services: pre-mission assessment, support for in field and early return missionaries. 
• Professional and Legal Compliance: Ensure legal, ethical and policy compliance with all aspects of Family Services Program offering within the assigned region. Protect and ensure client confidentiality.
• Team Builder: engaged member of the team who maintains a supportive relationship with all the staff: able to provide and receive honest feedback.
• WSR Department: Collaborate with the Welfare and Self-Reliance Manager to develop and fulfill a 'whole area service plan' including supporting and developing welfare and self-reliance resources and strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or related Degree.
• At least 5 years of progressive work experience with advanced clinical skills in counseling, people management, leadership and clinical supervision. 
• Hold and maintain current independent clinical licensure in accordance with local professional licensing board.
• Must possess excellent communication, written and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to provide effective executive-level presentations and proposals, with the ability to adapt to different populations, cultures, countries, or backgrounds.  
• Expertise and experience providing training in group settings on a range of mental health services and best practices.
• Strong personal work ethic.
• Ability to work independently, develop/build relationships and network with Church and community leaders and organizations.
• Strong understanding of the Church organisation and alignment to the doctrine and principles of the Church, and Church leadership experience.
• A willingness to travel and have the flexibility to work in the evenings and on the weekend when needed.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and associated packages and Microsoft Programs.
• Possess valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a passport if/whennecessary (desirable).
• Knowledge about Family Services programs and resources preferred.
• Must be worthy of a temple recommend.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2023 at 12:59 PM.