What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Counselor FTBS - Hillsdale County position at Highfields Inc?
The Family Counselor for our Families Together Building Solutions (FTBS) Program provides services to families in Hillsdale County. This is a hybrid position.
As the FTBS Family Counselor you will help families create solutions to prevent out-of-home placement for their children. You will be providing in-home support and skill-based interventions along with teaching basic parenting skills and household management.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a human services
- One year experience in providing counseling services with children and families preferred
- Ability to show sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Essential Functions:
- Engage with children and families, assisting them to improve their functioning
- Provide home-based counseling services to families at a level that is in compliance with the model and meets contractual expectations including unit thresholds and documentation requirements
- Interact with clients in non-traditional settings and during non-traditional hours
- Represent clients served and Highfields through interacting with referral sources
Travel Requirements
- Extensive travel to clients’ homes is required
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must maintain adequate insurance coverage
- Must have/maintain a valid driver’s license and minimal driving infractions
Benefits
- 4 weeks paid time off (accrual begins on first day)
- 11 Paid Holidays plus paid birthday and floating holiday
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Training Opportunities
- Student Loan Forgiveness through Work Eligibility
- Paid Mileage
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Mental Health Resources
- Inclusive Culture and Support for Wellness
- Short-Term Disability
- In-House Trainings
- A Family Work Environment
***Physical Requirements & Employee Testimonials attached
Salary : $39,000 - $41,808