Family Support Counselor – KID FIRST

Job overview

The Family Support Counselor – KID FIRST role provides in-home services to families in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with compensation not specified. Kids in Distress’ KID FIRST program is an in-home family preservation program for families in crisis. The counselor assesses family needs, develops case plans, provides parenting support and crisis intervention, and connects families with community resources. These services are intended to strengthen families and help prevent maltreatment and unnecessary foster care.

What you'll do

• Meet with families in their homes at least weekly
• complete family assessments and preservation plans
• maintain case files, logs, and progress reports
• teach parenting and caregiving skills
• connect families with community resources
• provide reasonable services to strengthen families
• provide 24-hour emergency on-call assistance for assigned families
• attend court hearings as required
• make and document referrals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family support counselor

kid first

fort lauderdale fl

kids in distress

family preservation

in-home services

case management

crisis intervention

parenting support

community referrals

on-call assistance

evenings and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending account
• short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• legal services
• employee assistance program
• paid absence allowance
• holidays and vacation
• educational/tuition assistance
• life insurance.

Why this role

The role includes 24-hour emergency on-call assistance and requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to meet family needs.

About the employer

Kids in Distress is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.