Job Details
The Family Advocate Counselor is responsible for providing counseling services to adolescents, children and family members, as well as case management services as appropriate.
Starting Salary: $50,082/year
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide individual, group and family counseling in the Agency or approved schools/alternate sites as appropriate.
- Advocate for clients in obtaining appropriate support services.
- Seek out and provide consultation with other professionals as needed.
- Initiate and recommend appropriate referrals as needed.
- Adhere to Agency and funding source guidelines concerning caseload requirements and accountability.
- Generate and prepare all required statistical reports in a timely fashion.
- Participate in all necessary interdisciplinary functions and meetings.
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with school/community representatives in assigned geographical areas as appropriate.
- Adhere to training requirements established by Agency or other regulatory entities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, as needed.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:- Master's level degree in one of the helping professions
- Education or experience in family systems intervention/service essential
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:- Documented experience in treatment or intervention counseling services required
- Working knowledge of delinquency prevention concepts and the effects of substance use essential
- One year experience in youth service setting preferred.