Family Counselor Branch County

Highfields; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Highfields is hiring a Family Counselor for Branch County, serving families in Jackson, MI. The role is full-time and hybrid, delivering home-based counseling in clients' homes across Branch County with an office in Jackson.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in human services and relevant experience; travel is extensive, and a flexible schedule is expected. Competitive salary ranges from $39,000 to $45,000 annually with strong benefits and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• One year experience in counseling with children and families (preferred).
• Ability to show sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children and families, assisting them to improve their functioning.
• Provide home-based counseling services to families at a level that is in compliance with the model and meets contractual expectations including unit thresholds and documentation requirements.
• Interact with clients in non-traditional settings and during non-traditional hours.
• Represent clients served and Highfields through interacting with referral sources.

Skills

Face-to-face counseling

Cultural sensitivity

Home-based services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

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Family Counselor Branch County

Full Time Professional South Team - Jackson, Jackson, MI, US 2 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2174

Salary Range: $39,000.00 To $45,000.00 Annually

Highfields is seeking a family counselor to provide solution-focused, home-based counseling services to children and families. You will be providing face-to-face services with clients in their homes in Branch County, Michigan.This position is hybrid. Office is located in Jackson, Michigan.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human services
• One year experience in providing counseling services with children and families preferred
• Ability to show sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Essential Functions:

• Engage with children and families, assisting them to improve their functioning
• Provide home-based counseling services to families at a level that is in compliance with the model and meets contractual expectations including unit thresholds and documentation requirements
• Interact with clients in non-traditional settings and during non-traditional hours
• Represent clients served and Highfields through interacting with referral sources

Travel Requirements

• Extensive travel to clients’ homes is required
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must maintain adequate insurance coverage
• Must have/maintain a valid driver’s license and minimal driving infractions
• 4 weeks paid time off (accrual begins on first day)
• 11 Paid Holidays plus paid birthday and floating holiday
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Training Opportunitiestudent Loan Forgiveness through Work Eligibility
• Paid Mileage
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Mental Health Resources
• Inclusive Culture and Support for Wellness
• Short-Term Disability
• In-House Trainings
• A Family Work Environment

***Physical Requirements & Employee Testimonials attached

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WHY HIGHFIELDS-Employee Testimonials.pdf