Counselor - St. Petersburg

Family Resources Inc.•St. Petersburg, FL

1d•$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a fulfilling career as a Full-Time Counselor with Family Resources Inc., situated in the vibrant city of St. Petersburg. This onsite position offers you the unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of individuals and families in need, making every day a chance to be a problem solver. With an annual pay of $55,000, you’ll be rewarded for your dedication and expertise while working in a collaborative environment that values your innovative approach. You'll join a dynamic team committed to tackling social challenges head-on, providing you with constant opportunities for personal and professional growth. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. If you have a passion for creating positive change in your community, this is the position for you! Transform your career into a thrilling adventure where every interaction counts. Day to day as a Counselor As a Full-Time Counselor with Family Resources Inc., you will play a crucial role in providing essential counseling services to youth and families in both shelter and community settings. Your responsibilities will include helping clients identify challenges and develop effective solutions through a comprehensive approach that involves assessment, planning, case management, and various counseling formats—individual, family, and group sessions. With an active caseload, you’ll maintain regular contact with clients, ensuring they receive the personalized support they need. While services are typically delivered at your assigned location, you may also have the opportunity to engage with clients at off-site locations, expanding your impact in the community. This position not only allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve, but also fosters your growth as a committed professional in the social services sector. Are you the Counselor we're looking for? To thrive as a Full-Time Counselor at Family Resources Inc., a diverse skill set is essential. You must possess the ability to assess familial problems critically and develop tailored intervention strategies that effectively address clients' needs. A strong knowledge of social services referral systems is crucial, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred to better serve our community. Your professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion is paramount. Clear and effective communication, both orally and in writing, will enable you to build and maintain productive working relationships with clients from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Familiarity with issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity is essential, along with a strong capacity for organization and sound judgment. A Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, coupled with at least two years of post-graduate counseling experience, will further equip you to provide impactful services to those in need.

Requirements

Ability to assess familial problems and assist in developing intervention strategies.
Knowledge of social services referral systems.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to communicate in clear effective manner both orally and verbally.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of cultural differences of clients staff and community contacts.
Background compliant with requirements of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Valid Florida driver’s license clear driving record and current automobile insurance
Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of cultural differences of clients staff and community contacts.
Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of clients related to sexual orientation and gender identity issues.
Must possess excellent organizational skills well developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deal with complex issues.
Must maintain a high degree of professionalism and reliability within areas of responsibility.
Should possess characteristics that show sound judgment in fulfilling position duties and responsibilities as well as a cooperative attitude in working relationships with senior members of management.
Masters Degree in Psychology Counseling Social Work or related field supplemented by a minimum of two years post graduate experience in individual family and group counseling.
Demonstrated capacity to provide counseling services.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

providing essential counseling services to youth and families in both shelter and community settings
helping clients identify challenges and develop effective solutions through a comprehensive approach that involves assessment, planning, case management, and various counseling formats—individual, family, and group sessions
maintain regular contact with clients, ensuring they receive the personalized support they need
engage with clients at off-site locations