Family Counselor FTBS - Hillsdale County

Highfields Inc • Jackson, MI

1d • $39,000 - $41,808 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Counselor for our Families Together Building Solutions (FTBS) Program provides services to families in Hillsdale County. This is a hybrid position. As the FTBS Family Counselor you will help families create solutions to prevent out-of-home placement for their children. You will be providing in-home support and skill-based interventions along with teaching basic parenting skills and household management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human services
• Ability to show sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must maintain adequate insurance coverage
• Must have/maintain a valid driver’s license and minimal driving infractions

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in providing counseling services with children and families preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage with children and families, assisting them to improve their functioning
• Provide home-based counseling services to families at a level that is in compliance with the model and meets contractual expectations including unit thresholds and documentation requirements
• Interact with clients in non-traditional settings and during non-traditional hours
• Represent clients served and Highfields through interacting with referral sources

Benefits

• 4 weeks paid time off (accrual begins on first day)
• 11 Paid Holidays plus paid birthday and floating holiday
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Training Opportunities
• Student Loan Forgiveness through Work Eligibility
• Paid Mileage
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Mental Health Resources
• Inclusive Culture and Support for Wellness
• Short-Term Disability
• In-House Trainings
• A Family Work Environment

What This Job Offers

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