Prevention Counselor

Safe Children Coalition, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Prevention Counselor with Safe Children Coalition, Inc., dedicated to enhancing family stability and child safety. This role offers an opportunity to provide essential support services, work with diverse families, and make a positive impact in the community. Earn a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

5 weeks of PTO accrued during the first year

12 paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• Two years of professional experience in child welfare or social services.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home services to ensure child safety and family support.
• Conduct family assessments and develop prevention plans.
• Respond to referrals in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Crisis Management

Education

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

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

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Description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families!

Are you passionate about helping families in need? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to child safety and family stability? Join us as a Prevention Counselor, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring children remain safe while empowering families to access the resources they need to thrive and if you speak

Description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families!

Are you passionate about helping families in need? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to child safety and family stability? Join us as a Prevention Counselor, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring children remain safe while empowering families to access the resources they need to thrive and if you speak Spanish or Creole your skills are in high demand making you a valuable asset to the organization and the family served.

Purpose

As a member of the Emergency Response and Assessment Team (ERAT), the Prevention Counselor provides support to families and children in maintaining permanency by providing in-home services and assistance to ensure the child’s safety and welfare, health and well-being, while attempting to strengthen and preserve the child’s family.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to all assigned referrals in a timely manner.
• Conduct all visits, with the exception of the first visit, at the convenience of the family.
• Provide appropriate level of care as directed by supervisor (frequency of visits, phone call, etc.);
• Complete the Family Situational Assessment that addresses the following but not limited to: assesses child, adult and family functioning, identifies strengths and protective factors.
• Assesses risks and safety.
• Identifies environmental factors that impact the family.
• Provide individual and family support services when needed through:
• Empowering, engaging and building relationships with families.
• Communicating respectfully and effectively with families from a wide range of backgrounds assesses child, adult and family functioning.
• Support and mentor families as they manage their homes, parent their children, and use community resources.
• Intervening in stressful and crisis situations.
• Complete and implement the Prevention Plan.
  
  

A Comprehensive Benefits Program Including

• 5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Professional development
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
  
  

Health Benefits With Shared Premium Costs, Including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement
  
  

Pay range- $50,000-53,500

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Level I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field; and two (2) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare or social services.

-or-

Level II: Master’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field and two (2) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare or social services.

List Other Minimum Requirements

Possess valid Florida Driver’s License in good standing and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier. Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Knowledge of community resources.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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