Family Support Counselor - Social Worker Kid First

POSITION SUMMARY:   

The primary duty of the Family Support Counselor is to provide in-home wrap around services to at risk families. The FSC is responsible for the initial family assessment, case plan, and discharge report and all documentation required on his/her caseload. The FSC is responsible for making referrals to a variety of agencies for the family for follow-up services. The FSC also provides 24-hour on-call assistance for the families served by the KID F.I.R.S.T. program. Position reports to the Director of Prevention Services, or Family Support Counselor Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university with major work in psychology, counseling or social worker with at least one (1) year of experience in working with families and children from a prevention perspective and/ or populations with special needs; or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. 
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word.
• Valid Florida driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and proof of auto insurance. Must utilize own   vehicle for conducting home visits to assigned families.
• Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals or technical procedures written in English, the ability to type reports and business correspondence in English, and the ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Must possess excellent organizational and case management skills and be familiar with services offered to families in Broward County. 
• Must have the ability to intervene in family and crisis situations and be an advocate in dealing with ChildNet and legal systems.