Family Support Counselor - Social Worker - Homebuilders

Overview

Family Support Counselor - Homebuilders at Kids In Distress. Full-time position to provide intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS model, including crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete services, and advocacy. We have multiple positions available and offer flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

• Provide intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS model, including crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete services, and advocacy.
• Serve two families at a time following Homebuilders standards; report to the program supervisor.

• Bachelor degree or graduate degree in Social Work or related field, and at least two (2) years of experience working with children and families.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no restrictions; good driving record; vehicle in good working condition; automobile liability insurance meeting minimum agency requirements.
• Meet state/contract requirements for transporting clients and for unrestricted access to children.
• Commitment to the HOMEBUILDERS model.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Word, e-mail, and Internet.
• Must live in designated service area.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Requires working flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Work is performed in an office environment, the community, and client homes.
• Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community.

KID Homebuilders is an evidence-based program designed to strengthen families to prevent out-of-home child placements. Families served have children in imminent danger of removal due to child abuse, neglect, family conflict, juvenile delinquency, or other factors.

If you feel you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application
. We look forward to meeting you!

Family Central is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing. Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.