Family Support Counselor

Job description process

Family Support Counselor interviews families in crisis and coordinates and plans support programs and activities to meet their financial, educational, social and emotional needs. Assesses eligibility for appropriate assistance and guides families on application process, requirements and benefits of determined program. Being a Family Support Counselor provides counseling services as necessary. May require a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field. Additionally, Family Support Counselor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Family Support Counselor work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Family Support Counselor typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.