Prevention Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families!

Are you passionate about helping families in need? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to child safety and family stability? Join us as a Prevention Counselor, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring children remain safe while empowering families to access the resources they need to thrive and if you speak Spanish or Creole your skills are in high demand making you a valuable asset to the organization and the family served.

PURPOSE:  

As a member of the Emergency Response and Assessment Team (ERAT), the Prevention Counselor provides support to families and children in maintaining permanency by providing in-home services and assistance to ensure the child’s safety and welfare, health and well-being, while attempting to strengthen and preserve the child’s family.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to all assigned referrals in a timely manner. 
• Conduct all visits, with the exception of the first visit, at the convenience of the family.
• Provide appropriate level of care as directed by supervisor (frequency of visits, phone call, etc.);
• Complete the Family Situational Assessment that addresses the following but not limited to: assesses child, adult and family functioning, identifies strengths and protective factors. 
• Assesses risks and safety. 
• Identifies environmental factors that impact the family.
• Provide individual and family support services when needed through: 
• Empowering, engaging and building relationships with families. 
• Communicating respectfully and effectively with families from a wide range of backgrounds assesses child, adult and family functioning.
• Support and mentor families as they manage their homes, parent their children, and use community resources. 
• Intervening in stressful and crisis situations. 
• Complete and implement the Prevention Plan.

A comprehensive benefits program including:  

• 5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Professional development
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

Health Benefits with shared premium costs, including:  

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement

Pay range- $50,000-53,500

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Level I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field; and two (2) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare or social services. 

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Level II: Master’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field and two (2) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare or social services.

LIST OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Possess valid Florida Driver’s License in good standing and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier. Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Knowledge of community resources.