FPS Counselor (5707)

Center for Family Services; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 50,500 - 53,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent paid time off (PTO)

401k Plan

Medical insurance options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Center for Family Services in Camden, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Counselor to manage a caseload of families in crisis. The Counselor will provide vital services and develop treatment plans based on individual assessments.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's Degree in Social Work, a minimum of three years experience, and strong counseling skills. A $500 sign-on bonus is available, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes generous PTO and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience working with program population.
• Current driver's license with 3 years clean record.
• Vehicle with insurance and registration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain caseload of 2-3 families, providing necessary services.
• Assist families with referrals to long-term services.
• Conduct follow-ups to assess successful intervention.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Case management

Diagnosis evaluation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Doctorate Degree preferred

Job description

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center For Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Location: Camden County, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full Time

Salary: $50,500 to $53,500 per year

Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of 2-3 families, utilizing FPS program model and providing concrete services if necessary.
• Counselor must be directly accessible to families 24 hours a day/7 days a week in the event of a crisis.
• Assists families by actively referring them to appropriate longer term services and support, if necessary.
• Works cooperatively with staff from DCP&P and other community agencies, especially regarding case management issues.
• Participate in on-going trainings provided by DCP&P.
• Conducts 3, 6, and 12 month follow-ups of families to determine success of FPS intervention.
• Assists in the assessment, planning, arranging, and implementing of psychosocial programs.
• Counsels patients and interprets to professional and lay groups the special psychosocial needs of patients by identifying psychosocial disorders.
• Provides within program objectives, a variety of direct counseling services using individual, family and group methods; utilizes a full range of treatment / intervention skills and techniques with an emphasis on crisis intervention, intensive family therapy, trauma informed and behavior modification.
• Formulates and implements treatment plans based on the preparation of complete, technical and highly perceptive diagnostic evaluations; evaluates client's progress and modifies counselling services accordingly.
• Organizes and carries out a work schedule which consistently adapts to the varying needs of assignment.
• Completes promptly and accurately all statistical and other reports required for supervisory and administrative purposes, and records case material promptly.
• Maintains a high volume of work with efficiency and balance in a wide range of cases.
• Reviews case activities and treatment of children, adults, and families served, as well as progress in professional development and growth objectives with supervisor.
• Participates in and may conduct professional seminars, workshops, etc. or in-service training programs.
• Interprets the program to community groups or organizations, and represents the Agency in selected activities related to its goals.
• Provides individual, family, and/or group treatment, intake and assessment, advocacy, and case management on site and in the community.
• Coordinates diagnostic activities with appropriate consulting staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work or related field, commensurate experience in relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of degree.
  • Doctorate Degree in Social Work or related field, preferred
• Three or more years of experience working with the program population.
  • Five or more years of experience working with the program population, preferred
• Current driver's license with a driving record of at least three years
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration

Benefits

At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.