Family Counselor FTBS - Hillsdale County Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

11 paid Holidays plus birthday & float

Flexible Schedule

Paid Mileage

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Mental Health Resources

In-House Trainings

A Family Work Environment

Job summary

Highfields Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Family Counselor for the Families Together Building Solutions (FTBS) program in Hillsdale County. The role involves home-based counseling, teaching parenting skills, and coordinating with referral sources to support families.

This hybrid, full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in human services and preferred 1 year of experience. Extensive travel to clients' homes is expected, with a flexible schedule and benefits including health insurance,

Qualifications

• 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.

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

1 year experience in counseling with a

Cultural sensitivity

Flexible schedule

Driving/Transportation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services

Job description

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Family Counselor FTBS - Hillsdale County Hybrid

FTBS-Hillsdale Co. Full Time Professional South Team - Jackson, Jackson, MI, US 1 Attachments

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