Team Leader-Lansing Office

Job Description

Job Description

The Team Leader for the Lansing office provides supervision and coverage to team members working Family Preservation contracts. This position will also assist in supporting the office as a whole.

Essential Functions: 

• Provide supervision and support to assigned team members both individually and in groups.
• Provide face-to-face coverage for cases when employees are on scheduled vacations or long-term leave.
• Actively communicates with Highfields Coordinator to troubleshoot cases, and to develop intervention strategies.
• Interact with clients in non-traditional settings and during non-traditional hours. 
• Represent clients served and Highfields through interacting with referral sources.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in human services or education required.

• Experience in providing counseling services with children and families. 
• Ability to show sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Travel Requirements

• Extensive travel to clients’ homes is required. 
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must maintain adequate insurance coverage.
• Must have/maintain a valid driver’s license and minimal driving infractions 

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)