Family Services Counselor - North FL (68930)

Job DetailsJob Location: Family Support Services Nassau - Yulee, FL 32097Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year Degree/BA or BSTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesFamily Services Counselor Join our team at FSS and enjoy comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: Tuition Reimbursement Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Well-Being Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Bereavement Leave 12 Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage Employee Discounts 401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution The mission of Family Support Services is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit. Job Summary The Family Services Counselor (FSC) is a direct services position responsible for providing case management services for children and families with a focus on Family Centered Practice. One of the primary goals of the FSC position is to support and engage families to achieve safe permanency outcomes for children. The FSC will build relationships with the family's team and coordinate efforts to drive case forward to ensure permanency is timely and cases are not stagnant. Another critical function of the FSC position is timely and accurate documentation of case-related activities. A FSC must possess the appropriate training and certifications as required by Florida law. Due to the sensitive nature of their position, a FSC must maintain their professionalism and protect the confidentiality of their clients. Essential Job Duties Supervises children in their current placement by meeting with foster parents, relatives, non-relatives, and birth parents. Maintains regular monthly contact with each child, parent and/or foster parent or custodian Facilitates family visits for children in out-of-home placement. Provides post-placement supervision after children return home Conducts child safety assessments to ensure appropriate child safety measures are being taken Places and replaces children in various foster care settings Completes pre-adoptive services, including training and family assessments Prepares and maintains updated, comprehensive case records on each child. Identifies problems and possible solutions within the family system. Understands and uses information from service providers such as psychosocial reports and psychosocial evaluations to ensure appropriate care for children. Works with birth parents to strengthen their ability to parent and help provide a nurturing environment for children when they return home. Participates in court proceedings, and prepares and submits required court documentation Prepares and submits to the Childrens Legal Services attorney for approval and filing with the court: incl. petitions, motions, court orders, Judicial Review Social Study reports and other required legal forms. Prepares and completes other court reports such as home studies with relatives. Consults with attorney representing parents to assure parental rights are protected. Consults with other involved professionals regarding their recommendations to the court. Explains information on court procedures, agency recommendations and possible results of court hearings to families. Accompanies Childrens Legal Services attorney to court hearings and presents evidence to support the agencys recommendations. May provide adoption and independent living services, in addition to carrying a case load and completing other duties as assigned. Schedules and tracks adoption MAPP applicants. Assures home studies are completed within 30 days of MAPP graduation Reviews and distributes completed home studies to all applicable parties Other Duties As Assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Human Services or related field of study required from an accredited college or university. One to two years experience with child welfare preferred. Child Protection Certification or attendance at the Child Protection Certification Training (8 weeks). Valid Drivers License. CPR Certification (can be obtained). Schedule and Hours Flexible schedule between 8am-5pm to include occasional nights, and weekends. Once the offered candidate accepts, they must complete the following:   a Level II Background screening (Live Scan) in which your fingerprints will be used to conduct the screening.  Please see the link with further details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com Clear a reference check Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside Clear a substance abuse screen Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check and must be insurable under the company’s automobile policy. Provide copy of automobile insurance. Provide proof of and maintain a minimum personal auto liability insurance level $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk. Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify)   QualificationsFSS provides equal employment and advancement opportunity for all individuals without discrimination because of race, creed, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, military status, marital status, or the other protected categories as defined by the EEOC and takes affirmative action in the implementation of this policy. If accommodation is needed in order to participate in the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at FSSHRDepartment@fssnf.org for our Duval and Nassau counties.