Family Consultant

KidsPeace; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous PTO

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Culture

Job summary

KidsPeace, a private charity serving children’s behavioral and mental health needs, seeks a Family Consultant. You will provide case management, coordinate services, and engage youth and families in foster care to promote safety and well-being.

The role emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and community impact, with a typical schedule 9–5 plus some evenings/weekends, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with Child and Family Services.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective case management services to youth in foster care, including scheduling counseling sessions and tracking required medical and dental exams.
• Ensure documentation is thorough and compliant with confidentiality and consent rules.
• Conduct weekly casework contacts and foster home visits to support treatment goals and safety.

Skills

Two years experience with child &-

Education

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Consultant to support children and families involved in foster care. This role focuses on assessing family needs, ensuring child safety, coordinating services, and facilitating meaningful engagement between youth, families, and foster families. The ideal candidate is mission-driven, organized, and committed to making a positive impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Starting rate $18.57 with Generous PTO
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and even pet insurance
• Professional Growth Opportunities – Ongoing training, development programs, and clear pathways for career advancement
• Supportive Culture – A team environment built on collaboration, respect, and compassion
• Provide effective case management services to youth in foster care, including scheduling counseling sessions, ensuring completion of required medical and dental exams, tracking services, and completing timely and thorough documentation; ensure compliance with confidentiality standards, parental consent, and release of information requirements
• Conduct weekly casework contacts with a minimum of twice monthly visits conducted in the foster home setting; focusing on treatment goals and engaging youth and families by building effective, supportive relationships; ensure children are maintained in safe, secure environments.
• Assessment of family strengths and needs; identify problem areas and utilize appropriate treatment modalities and resources to support growth and positive change
• Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive treatment and discharge plans
• Facilitate engagement and communication among youth, families, and foster families through phone calls, face to face contacts, family conferences, treatment reviews, and other appropriate methods
• Assist with permanency planning, including reunification efforts between youth and their families
• Collaborate with other agencies and outside service providers to ensure educational, medical, and mental health needs are fully addressed
• Flexible schedule, primarily 9–5 with some evenings and weekends required

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working with Child and Family Services
• Valid driver's license
• First Aid/CPR certification required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Organizational skills, ability and desire to work as part of a collaborative team, excellent communication skills, attention to detail.