FAMILY CONSULTANT

KidsPeace•Fayetteville, NC

About The Position

KidsPeace is a private charity supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. It has provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs since 1882. Its work is grounded in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to hope and healing. The Family Consultant supports children and families involved in foster care. The role assesses family needs, promotes child safety, coordinates services, and facilitates meaningful engagement among youth, their families, and foster families. The position provides case management, helps develop and evaluate treatment and discharge plans, supports permanency and reunification efforts, and collaborates with outside agencies and service providers. The schedule is flexible, primarily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evenings and weekends required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Two years of experience working with Child and Family Services.
Valid driver’s license.
First Aid/CPR certification required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Organizational skills, ability and desire to work collaboratively, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to youth in foster care, including scheduling counseling, ensuring required medical and dental exams are completed, tracking services, and completing timely, thorough documentation.
Comply with confidentiality standards and requirements for parental consent and releases of information.
Conduct weekly casework contacts, including at least twice-monthly visits in the foster home, focusing on treatment goals and supportive relationships with youth and families.
Help ensure children are maintained in safe, secure environments.
Assess family strengths and needs, identify problem areas, and use appropriate treatment modalities and resources to support growth and positive change.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive treatment and discharge plans.
Facilitate communication and engagement among youth, families, and foster families through calls, in-person contacts, family conferences, treatment reviews, and other appropriate methods.
Assist with permanency planning, including reunification efforts between youth and their families.
Collaborate with agencies and outside service providers to address educational, medical, and mental health needs.