Counselor - Adoption Support & Preservation

About Us:

• The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.

Benefits & Perks: We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community. Benefits for full time Counselors (Family Therapists) include:

• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for external applicants
• Health Insurance (choice of 3 medical plans)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan (403(b)/ROTH) with employer match
• No cost Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan
• Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,500/year for pre-approved course work
• Employee Assistance Program
• NEW - No fee, No credit check $1,500 Line of Credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
• NEW - Personalized assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• NEW - fully paid training for the Attachment & Trauma Fellowship Certification Program to advance your career
• Advancement opportunities and abundant training
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay with annual merit increases & regular market adjustments as needed
• Hybrid work options available, with flexible self-determined scheduling

Summary of Working as a Counselor:

• The Counselor (Adoption Support, Family Therapist) is responsible for assessing and providing voluntary services to Central Illinois families formed through adoption and subsidized guardianship. Services include in-home assessments, crisis and other therapeutic interventions, education, training, support groups, respite, advocacy and referrals to community services.
• WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible, self-determined 37.5 hours/week Monday - Friday
• PAY: $45,000 - $63,750 salary/non-exempt, based on experience and licensure/certifications
• Accepting entry-level, new master's graduates, willing to train and mentor toward certification.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment: Conducts Mental Health Assessments that are compliant with COA.
• Service/Treatment Planning: With the input of client families, plans services and treatments that will strengthen and support the families and focus child(ren). All Individualized Treatment Plans must be Medicaid Rule 132 and COA compliant.
• Mentoring, Advocating, Supporting, and Educating: In accordance with the service goals, provides mentoring, advocacy, support, and education that will protect children, preserve families and enhance the mental health of children and families alike.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that will support the focus child(ren) and their families to enhance their overall level of functioning.
• Record keeping: Documentation must meet agency and COA requirements for timeliness, completeness and accuracy.

Requirements of a Counselor (Family Therapist, Adoption Support & Preservation):

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or related field required.
• Valid Driver's license with adequate insurance and driving record.

Contact Us:

• For more information on job opportunities at The Baby Fold, please visit www.thebabyfold.org/careers/tbf. For assistance in applying/checking status of your application, contact humanresources@thebabyfold.org or 309-454-1700.

NEW *** Attachment and Trauma Fellowship and Certification Program

• The Baby Fold has a long history of excellence and is a well-respected leader in the area of attachment and trauma training. With the goal of helping individuals and providers offer the highest possible level of care to children and families, The Baby Fold has created an Attachment and Trauma Fellowship and Certification Program.
• Earning this prestigious credential attracts top talent from across the country allowing masters-level therapists to share their expertise throughout the nation and improve our world.

Education

• Masters or better in Social Work or related field