Family Support Services Counselor

Children; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Children's Harbor is seeking a full-time Family Support Services Counselor to provide in-home counseling to families referred from DCF, school, court, or self-referral. The main goal is to keep the child safely at home while ensuring immediate protection.

The FSS Counselor will apply the Nurturing Skills Curriculum, Cooperative Coparenting and CBT interventions, carry a caseload of 10–12, conduct psychosocial assessments, meet families weekly in-home, and coordinate crisis intervention and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, family therapy, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of 10–12 cases.
• Provide initial psychosocial assessment and develop treatment plans.
• Meet families weekly in-home for individual and family counseling.
• Co-facilitate psychoeducational groups on a rotating basis.
• Provide case management and link families to community resources.
• Act as a mandated reporter for abuse or neglect.
• Be available evenings (3–4) until 9:00 p.m. for sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention and be reachable 24/7 by cell phone.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organization skills

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, family therapy, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Children's Harbor is seeking for a FT Family Support Services Counselor to provide in-home counseling to families referred from DCF, school, court, or self-referral. The main goal is for the family to maintain the child in the home while ensuring immediate protection for the child. The FSS Counselor shall provide interventions utilizing the Nurturing Skills Curriculum, Cooperative Coparenting, and CBT interventions.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for carrying a caseload of 10-12 cases.
• Provide initial assessment of children, family, and significant others, as needed to complete a psychosocial assessment and to develop a viable treatment plan.
• Meet with families once a week in-home to provide individual and family counseling concerning the treatment plan developed for each family
• Co-facilitate (on a rotating basis with other FSS Counselors) psychoeducational support groups every month. Groups are held during the week and some weekends.
• Provide case management interventions and link families to available community resources.
• As a mandated reporter, report any suspected abuse or neglect
• Be available for at least three to four evenings a week until 9:00 p.m. for regularly scheduled face-to-face sessions with clients.
• Provide crisis intervention for family members as needed. The FSS Counselor must be available (by cell phone) 24 hours, 7 days a week for this purpose.
• Maintain productivity standards by providing the required number of weekly face-to-face direct service and case management hours.
• Complete all documentation as required and comply with all contract requirements related to client care.
• Provide court testimony regarding clients when necessary.
• Promote a culturally competent workplace regarding employees and clients.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, family therapy, or a related field
• 2 years of experience working in families.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record

Preferred

• Bilingual
• Flexible schedule

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about helping families succeed
• A positive mentor and motivator
• Compassionate and culturally responsive
• Organized and accountable
• Comfortable leading both individual counseling and family counseling sessions
• Able to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries

Why Join Children's Harbor?

When you join Family Strengthening, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to changing lives.

We offer:

• Meaningful, purpose-driven work
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young adults transitioning to independence
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• Occasional evenings and weekends to meet participant needs