What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Outreach Counselor position at Helpline Youth Counseling?
POSITION TITLE: In-Home Outreach Counselor, Family Preservation Program
Duties And Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Family Preservation Program Manager, the In-Home Outreach Counselor will:
HYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY (INCLUDING HIV AND AIDS), GENETIC INFORMATION, SEX (INCLUDES PREGNANCY) OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY LAW.
Duties And Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Family Preservation Program Manager, the In-Home Outreach Counselor will:
- Conducts comprehensive intake and assessment with each family to evaluate specific needs and coordinate all systems of care.
- Complete assessments every 90 days.
- Provide one-hour, in-home counseling and clinical case management sessions to families in and around Service Area 7 & Service Area 8 (LA County Cities: Santa Fe Springs, Commerce, Long Beach and surrounding Communities) once per week, at minimum.
- Conduct unannounced visits and child follow-up sessions, as needed, to ensure child safety.
- Schedule a Multidisciplinary Case Planning Committee (MCPC) Meeting every 60 days with parents, FP manager, and Children’s Social Worker (CSW) for each family.
- Create and develop goals for each family by completing an MCPC service plan for every MCPC meeting.
- Provide appropriate resources/referrals to families to assist with court mandates and/or assist with each family’s needs, as well as follow-up on progress.
- Collaborate and maintain effective communication with the assigned CSW to assist in accomplishing case plan goals and outcomes for families.
- Complete and submit monthly reports for all cases to the assigned CSW on the case.
- Maintain an average caseload of approximately 10-12 families per week.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all job-related activities including weekly progress notes, assessments, monthly reports, treatment plans, within 3 business days.
- Attend weekly individual and group supervision, as well as individual and team program meetings.
- Conduct one-time Family Preservation Assessment Services, with parents involved with DCFS, by conducting a 2-hour Biopsychosocial Assessment and complete and submit a summary report with diagnosis and recommendation for treatment within 72 hours.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master’s Degree (Preferred) or bachelor’s degree required in Arts/Science in social services, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice or Child Development or related field with 6 months – 1 year of case management experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Permanent U.S. residency or citizenship.
- Vehicle for use to conduct in-home sessions.
- Valid California Driver’s license, current auto insurance, and good driving record.
- Ability to pass background check and criminal clearance.
- Experience in working in a community-based organization.
- Knowledge of Southeast Los Angeles County.
HYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY (INCLUDING HIV AND AIDS), GENETIC INFORMATION, SEX (INCLUDES PREGNANCY) OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY LAW.