Family Support Counselor identifies and coordinates the delivery of support programs and solutions for families in crisis to meet their financial, educational, social, and emotional needs. Interviews families to assess needs and their eligibility for assistance programs and services. Being a Family Support Counselor helps to navigate the application process and outlines the requirements and benefits of programs or services. Advises about types of counseling services available and makes referrals to service providers. Additionally, Family Support Counselor may require a bachelor's degree in human services related field. 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. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The role of the Part Time Behavioral Support Counselor/ Worker is to provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services to Adults, Children and Adolescents in the Greater New Orleans Area. The position requires work in the home, school, and community settings. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 1 yr. experience with Adults and Children with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). The year of experience should include working in non traditional treatment settings (jail, home, schools, hospitals, etc.). In addition, candidates with training in Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention, and Trauma Informed Care are preferred. A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, and/or Sociology is required. Participation in agency supervision, meetings, and Pre-employment training is mandatory. A valid Drivers License with state minimum Insurance and transportation are required. The candidate must be professional, reliable, a team player, and self motivated. Travel throughout Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard will be required.
We are seeking candidates who can make a minimum 1 yr. commitment to the agency. Pre-Employment Criminal Background Checks, Drug Screenings, and Traffic and Motor Vehicle Record Checks will be required. Serious Applicants Only!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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