Family Support Counselor Foster Care
Family Support Counselor Foster Care
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Job Description
Kids in Distress (KID) is looking to hire a fulltime Foster Care Family Support Counselor that is currently Child Welfare Certified by the Florida Certification Board. Would you like to work with an established and respected nonprofit organization to prevent child abuse preserve the family and treat children who have been abused and neglected If so please read on!
Fulltime employees are eligible to receive a generous benefits plan including medical dental life vision a flexible spending account (FSA) short and longterm disability a matching 401(k) plan holiday pay and after the first year of employment accrued paid vacation time.
In addition you will receive a SIGNON INCENTIVE OF 40 HOURS OF VACATION TIME OFF AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF YOUR 90 DAYS PROBATIONARY PERIOD TO BE TAKEN WITHIN YOUR FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT.
ABOUT KID FOSTER CARE PROGRAM
KID Foster Care in Broward and Palm Beach Counties provides short and longterm care to children that have entered the dependency system. As the largest foster care provider in Broward and Palm Beach counties the KID Foster Care program serves children with love and support while case workers assist the birth family towards their goal of reunification or permanency.
The Family Support Counselor is responsible for licensing supporting and monitoring foster parents. Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting with recruiting and training.
This position will act as a KID liaison for community events and volunteers related to the Foster Care Program. Must maintain partner relations with current foster parents Child Advocates Guardian Ad Litems and other community partners and must uphold improve and promote the positive image of Kids in Distress.
Must be Child Welfare Certified and possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FOSTER CARE FAMILY SUPPORT COUNSELOR
- Must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field with a minimum two 2 years of experience working in a child welfare field.
- Must be child welfare certified.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Must be knowledgeable of all aspects of Chapter 39 Chapter 435 and Administrative Code 65C13.
- Must be willing to coordinate special events scheduling and budgets. Experience and success working with foster parents.
- Must have a Valid Florida Drivers License with fulltime access to a reliable vehicle (proof of vehicle insurance is required.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you feel that you would be right for this position please fill out our mobilefriendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.
Employment Type
Full-Time
