Counselor Together We Rise

Directions for Living; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

5 days of Paid Time Off

16 Wellness Days and Holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Directions for Living is seeking caring and compassionate counselors to provide in-home therapeutic services to children and their families at risk of future child abuse. Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Human Services or a related field and at least two years of experience with at-risk populations.

The position offers a salary of $80,000 along with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with at-risk populations, including families experiencing substance misuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues.
• Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home therapeutic services aimed at strengthening protective capacities of caregivers.
• Actively participate in the Integrated Decision Team (IDT) process.
• Conduct face-to-face visits with families to mitigate future abuse or neglect.
• Collaborate with team members to support and empower families.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Relationship-building

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Job Details

Location: Largo, FL 33773

Salary: $80,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 5 days of Paid Time Off
• 16 Wellness Days and Holidays – including the week of Christmas off

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full‑time employees, PTO, and paid company holidays, 403(b) retirement, EAP, and year‑round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

Position Summary

We are seeking caring, compassionate, mission‑driven counselors to work specifically with children and their families who have been deemed safe but at high risk of future child abuse and neglect. Together We Rise (TWR) will work with all members of the family with a team‑based approach in a supportive, empowering and respectful manner to assist the family with creating safe and stable parenting practices that facilitate long‑term behavior change and ensure that children are safe in their home.

Responsibilities

• Provide exclusively in‑home therapeutic services aimed at strengthening the protective capacities of primary and secondary caregivers in the home, focusing on the identification and resolution of interpersonal conflicts such as domestic violence and trauma related to Adverse Childhood Experiences.
• Act as an active participant in the Integrated Decision Team (IDT) process.
• Conduct face‑to‑face visits with the family according to the frequency required to mitigate the risk of future abuse or neglect.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to provide a supportive, empowering and respectful relationship with families and facilitate change.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Human Services or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with at‑risk populations, including families experiencing substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health, and emotionally disturbed children.
• Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to build respectful relationships with families.

Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.

EOE/ADA/DFW