Family Focused Solutions Counselor

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

The Center for Community Outreach at East Tennessee State University is seeking a Family Focused Solutions Counselor to support families participating in Families First and TANF programs. This position works closely with the Director of Family Services and Families First case managers to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and self-sufficiency. The counselor connects clients with community, private, and DHS resources, assesses individual needs, and determines appropriate referrals, including disability or SSI applications when warranted. Through counseling, guidance, follow-up, and ongoing communication, the counselor supports clients as they work toward stability, employment, and long-term success. The role also includes maintaining confidential records, preparing assessment materials, coordinating documentation for service providers, and performing related administrative and support duties essential to effective service delivery.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family, or related field
• Knowledge of brief solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, the 2 Gen approach, trauma informed care.
• Knowledge of referral sources.
• Ability to provide individual, group and/or family therapy.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to assess and evaluate client needs for short or long-term treatment and/or to be in a training program.
• Ability to help clients reduce barriers to work.
• Ability to serve as an advocate for needed resources.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of counseling experience
• Training in alcohol and drug assessment
• Previous experience working with an adult population
• Training in brief solution focused therapy

Benefits

• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees