What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Action Counselor/Case Manager position at CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services?
Company Description CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit social services agency that has served North Central Florida for over five decades. Guided by the mission “Empowering Youth & Building Strong Families for a Brighter Tomorrow,” CDS operates programs that support youth in crisis, provide counseling for youth and families, and deliver prevention services focused on substance abuse and high-risk populations. The organization runs youth shelters, counseling services, and community education initiatives across an eleven-county area. CDS maintains offices in Gainesville, Lake City, and Palatka and is the sole provider of several critical services, including runaway shelters, in North Central Florida. Team members join a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening families and improving outcomes for young people.
Role Description CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Counselor/Case Manager to join our Family Action Program in Gainesville, FL (serving Alachua, Gilchrist & Levy counties). The Family Action Counselor/Case Manager is a full-time, on-site position based in Gainesville, FL. This position provides counseling, case management, and support services to at-risk youth and their families. The successful candidate will build collaborative relationships with community partners and help connect families with resources that promote stability and positive outcomes. Counseling experience required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or another behavioral science field preferred.
- Experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, and families, including family interventions and parent education.
- Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of family systems, case management practices, and adolescent development.
- Experience with crisis intervention and stabilization.
- Previous experience working with adolescents and at-risk families.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with community organizations and service providers.
- Travel within the service area may be required based on client and program needs.
Salary and Benefits
- $21/hr
- Health insurance with employer contribution
- Mileage reinbursement
- Paid time off Dental insurance
- Flexible scheduling
- Life insurance
- 403-b
- Professional development assistance
- Clinical supervision opportunities, when applicable
Salary : $21