Family Support Counsellor

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development and clinical/

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Counsellor to join our client’s team serving the East London community in the Eastern Cape. The role involves conducting assessments, individual, couple, and family counselling, and connecting families with community resources.

This hybrid position offers in-office and remote sessions to ensure accessible support. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Counselling, Social Work, or Psychology, be a registered counsellor, and have

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in counselling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Registered counsellor or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in family therapy and counselling.
• Strong understanding of family systems and child development.
• Excellent communication, empathy and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and challenges.
• Provide individual, couple, and family counselling sessions.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies to address family conflict and improve communication.
• Facilitate access to community resources and support services for families.
• Offer psycho-education on parenting, child development, and relationship dynamics.
• Maintain confidential records and document client progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate Family Support Counsellor to join their team serving the East London community. This role focuses on providing guidance, support, and resources to families facing various challenges, promoting healthy relationships and improved well-being. You will conduct assessments, offer counselling services, and connect families with relevant community services. This hybrid position allows for both in-office and remote client interactions, offering flexibility while ensuring critical support is accessible to families in the Eastern Cape. Contribute to strengthening families and fostering resilient communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and challenges.
• Provide individual, couple, and family counselling sessions.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies to address family conflict and improve communication.
• Facilitate access to community resources and support services for families.
• Offer psycho-education on parenting skills, child development, and relationship dynamics.
• Maintain confidential records and document client progress.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Registered counsellor or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven experience in family therapy and counselling.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory and child development.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, managing both in-person and virtual sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
• Supportive team environment with clinical supervision.
• Chance to positively impact family dynamics and community well-being in East London .