Counselor II - Family Intervention Specialist (Sebring)

Tri-County Human Services; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Human Services seeks a Counselor II - Family Intervention Specialist in Sebring to assess and manage client cases, link clients with community resources, and facilitate referrals through the DCFS Family Safety Services Team.

The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and sensitivity to cultural diversity, with duties including screenings, service plan development, and reporting progress to DCFS staff.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services-related field.
• At least two years of full-time experience in mental health or addictions treatment, or CAP certification.
• Participation in staff-training programs.

Responsibilities

• Screens clients referred by DCFS using a standardized screening tool.
• Develop service plans and provide referrals/linkages to treatment resources.
• Coordinate linkages and follow-up activities, identify barriers and assist in barrier removal.
• Conduct case management with client Family Safety Supervision Plan and maintain records.
• Provide monthly progress reports to DCFS Family Safety staff."
• Manage discretionary funds for treatment support with proper audit trails.

Skills

Substance abuse screening

Case management

Referral coordination

DCFS family safety collaboration

Documentation and records

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

CAP certification (optional alternative)

Job description

Counselor II - Family Intervention Specialist (Sebring)

Employees in this position perform duties related to the assessment and case management of program clients. Employees in this position are aware of available community resources, they make appropriate referrals to same, and they function as a member of the Department of Children and Family Services, Family Safety Services Team.

In keeping with the mission and core values of Tri-County Human Services, all persons served, stakeholders, and fellow employees will be treated with dignity, respect, and shown sensitivity to their cultural diversity. Referenced by policy numbers 100.000, 100.000A, and 100.004.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Screens clients and family members referred by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) via a standardized substance abuse screening tool, participates in service plan development, and provides referrals/linkages to substance abuse treatment resources.
• Coordinates linkages and follow-up activities including the identification of barriers and facilitation of barrier removal.
• Participates in ESI staffings and quarterly staffings for the purpose of monitoring client progress.
• Performs case management functions concurrent with the client Family Safety Supervision Plan including maintaining case records, coordinating additional services as needed, maintaining a directory of treatment resources, monthly notification to Family Safety Worker regarding progress of client, performing drug screens as needed, and home visits and other contacts with clients outside their local office.
• Monitors client progress with regard to completing substance abuse intervention/treatment plan objectives and provides monthly reports to DCFS Family Safety staff regarding same.
• Manages a discretionary fund which supports substance abuse treatment completion. Maintains records and audit trail of expended funds and obtains approval of supervisor and the Department of Children and Services prior to expending funds.
• Performs other reasonable and related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor or administrative personnel.

Minimum Training and Experience

Requires Bachelor's Degree in field related to Human Services from an accredited college or university, which include but not limited to: Social Work; Clinical Psychology; Counseling; Rehabilitative Counseling; Counseling Education; Education; Criminal Justice; or Ministry and at least two (2) years full-time experience in mental health or addictions treatment setting or certification as an Addictions Professional (CAP) by the Certification Board for Addiction Professionals of Florida. Requires participation in a staff-training program.

Requires considerable knowledge of addictions and/or mental health treatment including types of programs, various therapeutic methods and techniques, and an understanding of the factors contributing to the development of substance abuse and/or mental health problems.

This job description is not a written nor implied contract and may be revised by Tri-County at their discretion.