What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Counselor FRP-Branch and Calhoun Counties position at Highfields Inc?
The Family Reunification Program is designed to provide families with tools to maintain children in the home following reunification from foster care. The family counselor will help create or re-establish support systems, work with social services, schools, and healthcare providers to address family's needs, and provide counseling services. Additionally, as the FRP family counselor your goal would be to assist in restoring the parent-child relationship and the family's functioning. You would do this by creating a safe space, help the family improve their communication, address emotional needs, challenge rigid thinking, and help the child and family create new experiences. You will serve clients in both Calhoun and Branch counties.
Benefits
- 4 weeks paid time off (accrual starts on first day)
- 11 paid holidays in addition to a paid birthday and paid floating holiday
- Paid mileage
- License supervision
- Paid licensing practice exam, seminar, and final exam
- Paid training opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (after 30 days)
- Short term disability
- 401(k)
- Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
- Work-Life balance
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mental or behavioral health related field (consideration given to college students who are in the process of completing their degree)
- State licensure commensurate with required degree (consideration given if currently in process of obtaining or ability to obtain).
- One or more years experience in providing services to children and families. No experience if you have a master's degree.
- Valid driver's license.
Salary : $39,000 - $42,500