Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Family Reunification Counselor is an exempt position responsible for providing therapeutic and support services to children and families involved in the foster care system. This professional position will help children transition back into their home by providing in-home counseling and help link families to services in the community. The Family Reunification Counselor should have a master’s degree in a human service-related field with minimum of one year experience in human services. Consideration for applications who have a bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field with a minimum of 4 years post-bachelor’s experience in human services related field. A specialized certification, such as a CAP, may substitute for one year of the required experience.

• Provide direct counseling to children and families in order to help them transition successfully as a family unit.
• Provide effective role modeling and monitor the families to ensure they are able to implement the new skills they have learned.
• To attend meetings with families to ensure they are on target when it come to the meeting the needs of the children.
• Attend FRT staffing and court as needed.
• To provide immediate feedback to supervisors/ CMO Case Managers when a concern arises.
• To provide a monthly written report on the status of the cases to the supervisor/CMO Case Manager, and will ensure the report is filed with the court.
• To provide intensive in-home services to families with the goal of reunification.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $54,000 annual salary
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• The Family Reunification Counselor should have a master’s degree in a human services related field with minimum of one year experience in human services.
  • Consideration for applicants who have a bachelor’s degree in a human services related field with a minimum of 4 years post-bachelor’s experience in human services related field.
  • A specialized certification, such as a CAP, may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Must have a valid drivers' license with auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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