Family Counselor - IHFS

Highfields Inc; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k)

4 weeks paid time off (accrual)

Paid Holidays + birthday + floating

Job summary

Highfields Inc. is seeking a Family Counselor to provide solution-focused, home-based counseling services to children and families.

The role involves face-to-face work in clients’ homes across Branch and Hillsdale counties in Michigan, with extensive travel and reliable transportation required. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science and experience in counseling families; strong cultural and socioeconomic sensitivity is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science.
• Experience in providing counseling services with children and families.
• 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.
• Provide home-based counseling services to families at a level that is in compliance with the model and meets contractual expectations.
• Interact with clients in non-traditional settings and during non-traditional hours.
• Represent clients served and Highfields through interacting with referral sources.

Skills

Counseling experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science

Job description

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Family Counselor - IHFS

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

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2167

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 and Hillsdale counties in Michigan.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science.
• Experience in providing counseling services with children and families.
• 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.
• Provide home-based counseling services to families at a level that is in compliance with the model and meets contractual expectations.
• 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

Attachments (2)

Phys. Requirements-Schedule E.pdf

WHY HIGHFIELDS-Employee Testimonials.pdf