Family Support Counselor- Social Worker - Homebuilders
Family Support Counselor- Social Worker - Homebuilders
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Job Description
Kids In Distress is looking to hire a fulltime Family Support Counselor to provide intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS model including crisis intervention counseling skill building concrete services and advocacy. This is a great opportunity for somebody that has excellent communication skills loves working with children and families and is looking to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours.
If you are looking for an opportunity to perform in an empowered environment and make a difference in your community keep reading! We have multiple positions available.
KID Homebuilders is an evidencebased program designed to strengthen families in order to prevent outofhome child placements. KID Homebuilders families have children in imminent danger of removal due to child abuse neglect family conflict juvenile delinquency or other factors.
The Homebuilders Family Support Counselor serves two families at a time following the Homebuilders standards. This position reports to the program supervisor.
Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor degree or Graduate degree in Social Work or related field and at least two (2) years of experience working with children and families.
- Must have a valid drivers license with no restrictions; good driving record (no serious infractions); vehicle in good working condition; automobile liability insurance that meets minimum agency requirements.
- Meet state / contract requirements for transporting clients and for unrestricted access to children (e.g. no crimes or negative actions that would affect background clearance no driving infractions that prohibit transportation of clients).
- Commitment to the HOMEBUILDERS model.
- Ability to work with diverse individuals.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with MS Word email and Internet.
- Must live in designated service area.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Typical Working Conditions
- Requires working flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
- Work is performed in an office environment the community and client homes.
- Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you feel that you would be right for this position please fill out our initial 3minute mobilefriendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Family Central is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.
Employment Type
Full-Time
