What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Group Counselor position at Family Connection?
The Children’s Connection Associate provides a range of group therapy programming services and activities for children, youth and their families affected by incarceration. The Children’s Connection Associate is a part-time, hourly position. Internships available.
Personal Qualifications:
- Degree in social work, family therapy, counseling or other equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures and standards
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
- Knowledge of community mental health resources
- Compassionate and accessible approach with youth
- Strong sense of discretion and professionalism
- Ability to work independently
Specific Responsibilities:
- Promote and facilitate support groups for school-aged children who had or have had an incarcerated loved one. The support groups meet in elementary and middle schools throughout the school year during school hours.
- Identify red flags in group dynamics and strategize to address issues
- Act as a liaison between Family Connection and the Sioux Falls School District
- Provide information and make presentations about Children’s Connection to the school counselors and teachers
- Participate in Children’s Connection staff meetings, per counselor policies.
- Provide referrals to outside agencies for children and families needing additional assistance
- Complete paperwork and reports in a timely manner
Referral Network & Compliance
- Establish connections with other agencies to build a referral network and identify opportunities for collaboration
- Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements for mandatory reporting.
Email cover letter and resume to info@sdfamilyconnection.org with Children’s Connection Associate in the subject line. Learn more about Family Connection at www.sdfamilyconnection.org
Up to $25/hour depending on qualificaitons
Counseling, Social Work, Therapy, Children, Support Groups
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