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Social Work Position: Family Support Counselor - Kid First Program
Social Work Position: Family Support Counselor - Kid First ProgramKids in Distress • Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
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Social Work Position : Family Support Counselor - Kid First Program

Social Work Position : Family Support Counselor - Kid First Program

Kids in Distress • Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

The KID FIRST (Family Intervention Response & Support Team) Program is an in-home family preservation program focusing on assisting families in crisis. Serving more than 500 families annually for an average of 3-4 months, Family Support Counselors meet with each family on a weekly basis to teach parenting skills and provide case management and crisis intervention.

This is a full-time position responsible for providing in-home wrap around services to at risk families. The FSC makes the initial family assessment, case plan, and discharge report and all documentation required on his / her caseload. He / she also makes referrals to a variety of agencies for the family for follow-up services. The individual must be available 24 / 7 to the families served by the program. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

  • Make face to face contact with the family in the family's home at least once a week.
  • Complete a family assessment to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the family unit.
  • Develop a family preservation plan (case plan) that describes the behavior a family must exhibit to keep the child safe from further harm and / or strengthen the family.
  • Maintain detailed files, case log, and weekly progress reports on each assigned family.
  • Assist assigned families in improving their relationships, as well as teaching parents how to provide better care, nutrition, hygiene, discipline, protection, instruction, and supervision.
  • Help families discover and gain access to community resources which would assist them in meeting their needs, including food, housing, transportation, education, employment, respite care, etc.
  • Provide any other additional reasonable services for the prevention of maltreatment and unnecessary foster care as may be needed in order to strengthen a family at risk.
  • Provide 24 hour emergency on-call assistance for assigned families.
  • Attend court hearings as required.

Skills / Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human services field; and at least one (1) year of experience working with children and families with diverse backgrounds.
  • Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
  • Experience with domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse, and knowledge of the child welfare, child development, parenting and social services in Broward County is required.
  • Perform individual and family needs assessments. In-home Direct Services, In-home parenting training, Crisis and Supportive Counseling.
  • Provide referrals for services from collaborative partners. Document services and referrals.
  • Must possess excellent organizational and case management skills. Must have the ability to intervene in family and crisis situations and be an advocate in dealing with ChildNet and legal systems.
  • Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals or technical procedures written in English; the ability to type reports and business correspondence in English; and the ability to effectively communicate in English.
  • Candidate must be computer literate and have the ability to complete documents in Microsoft Word.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the families served in the program.
  • Must have transportation and be willing to visit clients in their homes. Valid Florida Driver's License with full access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (proof of insurance is required).
  • Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer , a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.

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