Family Support Counselor & Resources Advocate

JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC; Florida; In loco; USD 48.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC. seeks a Family Support Specialist to coordinate services for children and families, advocating for their needs and rights. The role includes intake assessments, counseling, connecting clients with community resources, and crisis intervention while collaborating with supervisors and clinical staff.

Flexibility is required to meet family needs, including evenings/weekends. PCM Level 2 training will be provided; a valid driver’s license is necessary for on-site

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required or higher in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Experience with children with developmental disabilities or trauma counseling preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Mansioni

• Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized service plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling to children and families.
• Connect clients with housing, healthcare, employment, and education resources.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations to facilitate access to services.
• Monitor progress and adjust service plans as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with the clinical team during on-call rotations.
• Document interactions, plans, and progress accurately and timely.
• Adhere to Florida child abuse reporting rules and PCM Practitioner Level 2 standards.

Conoscenze

Counseling

Communication

Crisis Counseling

Trauma-Informed Care

Person-Centered Approach

Advocacy

Documentation

Community Networking

Driving/Transport

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC. seeks a Family Support Specialist to coordinate services for children and families, advocating for their needs and rights. The role includes intake assessments, counseling, connecting clients with community resources, and crisis intervention while collaborating with supervisors and clinical staff.

Flexibility is required to meet family needs, including evenings/weekends. PCM Level 2 training will be provided; a valid driver’s license is necessary for on-site