What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Counselor position at Montcalm County?
MONTCALM COUNTY
FRIEND OF THE COURT OFFICE
FAMILY COUNSELOR
Full-Time $28.40 - $33.79 per hour
General Summary:
Under the supervision of the Friend of the Court, conducts conciliations, investigations, and makes recommendations regarding issues of custody, parenting time, and child support. Networks with various agencies regarding child issues and represents the Friend of the Court at various meetings.
Employment Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related area. Prefer MSW or related advanced degree.
Experience: One year of casework experience, preferably working with families. Prefer familiarity with domestic relations law.
Other Requirements:
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.
Physical Requirements: [This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:
Climbing stairs and otherwise accessing homes and other locations in order to conduct interviews and gather information.
Ability to access the court.
Ability to access office files.
Working Conditions:
Works in an office setting.
Applications are available online at www.montcalm.us or outside the Controller’s Office and are due in the Montcalm County Controller’s Office, 211 W. Main Street, PO Box 368, Stanton, MI 48888. Applications, along with Cover Letter and Resume, may be submitted in person, by mail, or emailed to controller@montcalmcounymi.gov. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.40 - $33.79 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $34