Family Services Counselor — Home-Based & Adoption Support

Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Inc.; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a dedicated professional to provide programmatic services across Home-Based Services, Adoption and Guardianship Support Services, Family Preservation Services, and Family-Centered Treatment.

The role requires conducting home visits, delivering treatment services, and maintaining precise client documentation per guidelines. Responsibilities include meeting clients regularly, coordinating services, and ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field.
• 18+ months experience in adoption/guardianship and/or child welfare.
• 21+ years of age.
• Meet requirements of Evidence-Based Practices being used for this service.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured goal-oriented, time-limited services with clients as guided by their referral, case plan, and treatment goals.
• Provide Adoption & Guardianship Support Services as needed and as assigned.
• Provide care according to evidence based practice standards.
• Provide ongoing support for clients, including emergency and crisis consultation on a 24-hour basis.
• Meet with clients on a regular, consistent basis. The frequency of visits is determined by level of care needed on a case-by-case basis and/or by the referral source.
• Provide transportation for clients, as needed or necessary, to meet treatment goals.
• Engage in weekly staffing and address risk management areas to ensure safety of clients and effective treatment.
• Report to referral source / supervisor significant information regarding any unusual incidents occurring within area of responsibility.
• Engage and assist the client’s participation in the treatment planning process.
• Accompany and support clients for court appearances, as requested by the referring agency.
• Coordinate and case manage appropriate educational, vocational, recreational, and other services, as needed.
• Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and to all referral sources.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times to protect clients' privacy.
• Comply with required in-service / continuing education hours.
• Respect, support and integrate the company’s Tenets of Culture.
• Completion of clear, accurate, and timely documentation of 1.) all billable and non-billable contacts 2.) monthly reports, 3.) court reports, and 4.) treatment plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to successfully implement the program’s objectives.
• Attend all mandatory in-services / meetings.
• Attain / maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field

Job description

Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a dedicated professional to provide programmatic services across Home-Based Services, Adoption and Guardianship Support Services, Family Preservation Services, and Family-Centered Treatment.

The role requires conducting home visits, delivering treatment services, and maintaining precise client documentation per guidelines. Responsibilities include meeting clients regularly, coordinating services, and ensuring confidentiality.