What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Counselor position at Service Alternatives?
**42 Years of Advancing Potential**
Job Summary:
The FCS focuses on empowering the family to solve problems, become self-sufficient, and strengthen their relations with a variety of community resources.
FCSs provide clinical service delivery, including thorough family assessment, identification of strengths and risk factors within the family, family service plan development, implementation, and outcomes identified in each plan in collaboration with social workers.
Join our team of therapists, including FCS, Evidence-based Practice and Mental Health Therapists in providing strength-based family services.
*see attached job description for complete FCS Therapist description.
This position currently is heavily emphasizing the Family Preservation portion of the job description.
Starting Wage: $22.00-33.00
Program: 39
Location: Lynnwood, Burlington
We are looking for a Part Time Family Services Counselors.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, social or behavioral science or closely related field
- OR
- Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences or closely related field and two years’ paid experience delivering services to families and children.
- Have a clear criminal history and pass a background check
- Be at least 21 or older
Licensing and Certifications:
- Currently have or within 30 days of being hired CPR/First Aid Certification (Paid by SA)
- Current driver’s license, car, and car insurance
- TB Test: Within 7 days of first day of employment (Paid by SA)
- Current or ability to obtain: Licensed, certified or agency affiliated as a counselor in the State of Washington under Department of Health healthcare professional credentialing guidelines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social or behavioral science or closely related field from an accredited college or university plus minimum one-year experience working with children and families
Service Alternatives is:
We are a values-driven organization. Our mission is to advance the potential of communities, customers, and ourselves through exceptional service.
Benefits:
PayActiv: Real time access to earned wages
401(k), 401(k) Matching, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off
*See attached "at a glance" for more information*
Additional Benefits:
7 agency recognized holidays as well as a preferred holiday and birthday leave; Continuing Education Benefit of up to $750.00 per year; up to 100 hours supervision towards licensure annually
Virtual Interviews Conducted
Keywords:
Social Services, Snohomish County, North King County, Youth, Families, Therapist, In Home, Direct Services, Family Preservation, At-Risk, Counseling, Parenting Skills, Human Services, Home Visiting, In-Home Services, Home Health Care, Mental Health Services
SA is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
DEIB Statement can be found by clicking here:
Salary : $750