Family Counselor FTBS - Hillsdale County Hybrid

Highfields; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Highfields in Jackson, MI is hiring a Family Counselor for the FTBS - Hillsdale County Hybrid role. The position provides in-home support and skill-based interventions to families to prevent out-of-home placement, with a hybrid schedule and extensive travel to clients’ homes in Hillsdale County.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in human services and preferred one year of counseling experience with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• One year experience in providing counseling services 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

Counseling

In-home services

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Family Counselor FTBS - Hillsdale County Hybrid

FTBS-Hillsdale Co. Full Time Professional South Team - Jackson, Jackson, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2189

Salary Range: $39,000.00 To $41,808.00 Annually

The Family Counselor for our Families Together Building Solutions (FTBS) Program provides services to families in Hillsdale County. This is a hybrid position.

As the FTBS Family Counselor you will help families create solutions to prevent out-of-home placement for their children. You will be providing in-home support and skill-based interventions along with teaching basic parenting skills and household management.

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
• Student 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