FAMILY CARE COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR

Jewish Family And Community Svc • Gainesville, FL

60d

About The Position

Responsible for supervision of Family Care Counselors, providing training and guidance in case management activities and court functions.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field from an accredited college or university, and two years experience in counseling/case management OR a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field from an accredited college or university, and four years experience in counseling/case management.
• Meet training requirements stipulated by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) for a Child Welfare Case Manager.
• Clear a Level II background screening.
• Clear a reference check (professional and personal).
• Clear a local background check from Alachua County and the County in which you reside.
• Clear a drug screen.
• Provide a copy of your educational attainment on your first day of employment.
• Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check.
• Provide proof of your auto insurance and maintain a minimum personal auto bodily injury liability insurance.
• Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of a team of five Family Services Counselors and one Support Worker.
• Oversee caseloads, schedules, and individual staffing assignments.
• Review legal reports, documents, logs, and other records.
• Provide individualized training on tasks and assignments.
• Assist and provide guidance on complex dependency cases.
• Assist with arrangements for emergency placement with at risk children.
• Approve invoices for client services, i.e. drug testing, evaluations, psychological testing, and counseling.
• Approve relative and non-relative home studies for potential placement of children.
• Attend court hearings as needed.
• Act as liaison between JFCS and other agencies.
• Ensure proper case staffing and management.
• Participate in staff development training activities and case staffings.
• Participate in interviews.
• Complete qualitative supervisory reviews every 90 days for 100% of cases.
• Complete follow up reviews on 100% of cases.
• Track performance measures compliance and implement disciplinary actions when required.
• Complete assignments by given deadlines.
• Evaluate staff performance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Prepare activities reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Transfer and accept cases.
• Participate in the selection and hiring of staff.
• Conduct FSFN corrections, as needed.
• Transport clients in personal vehicle, if necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager