FAMILY COUNSELOR

Broward-County-Public-Schools; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a qualified counselor to implement a family counseling program at Cypress Run Education Center in Pompano Beach, FL. The role involves coordinating school and community services, counseling individuals and families, and maintaining confidential records.

The position requires a master's degree and at least three years of professional counseling experience, with bilingual skills preferred. Strong organizational and safety-consciousness are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of successful experience as a family counselor, school counselor, clinical psychologist, social worker, rehabilitation counselor or equivalent.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a family counseling program for students, families, and staff.
• Inservice staff on program implementation.
• Develop materials and strategies for the counseling program.

Education

Master's degree

Three years counseling experience

Computer skills

Job description

Work Location: CYPRESS RUN EDUCATION CENTER

City: POMPANO BEACH

Job Description:

POSITION GOAL

To implement a program to help students, families and school staffs develop better life-coping skills in order for the student to become a more productive learner.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement a family counseling program designed around needs of student, school and the community.
• Inservice the staff in the implementation of the program.
• Develop materials and implement strategies for a family counseling program.
• Council students, families and staff on personal behavioral concerns.
• Coordinate school/community services to students and families.
• Keep records of conferences and send reports, within the limits of confidentiality to the school staff and community agencies.
• Evaluate periodically the effectiveness of the program as requested by the principal and guidance director.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years successful experience as a family counselor, school counselor, clinical psychologist, social worker, rehabilitation counselor or any other full-time counselor who has demonstrated professional expertise in helping clients (individuals and families) in changing behavior and attitudes.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual skill preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-048.

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