Family Support Counselor

Join Victor as a Family Support Counselor – Help Others Soar!

Are you dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting positive change in your community? Do you excel in roles that combine empathy with purposeful action? Victor Community Support Services seeks compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as Family Support Counselors, supporting youth and families through life's complexities.

Whether you're just starting or looking for a meaningful career shift, we provide full training, mentorship, and a team-driven environment to help you succeed.

Job Summary :

Under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Family Support Counselor has responsibility for providing support services to individuals and families as identified in the designated program and / or individualized plan. Services apply to youth in 24-hour residential treatment and / or consumer / clients in community based programs.

FSC provides community-based one on one skill building and resourcing with youth within the Wraparound program model, in collaboration with the Wraparound Facilitator and Child and Family Team. Youth served are involved in Child Protection Services and / or Juvenile Justice systems of care.

Essential Functions :

• Provides individual and family support services in accordance with the individualized plans. Services may include : providing referrals, advocacy and support to individuals and families (clients), linkage and case management services, support groups, educational services and support, transportation, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc.
• Able to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients.
• Effectively manages a flexible community based schedule.
• Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standards within required time constraints. These may include : client contact forms, CANS, service activity summaries, data tracking, daily progress notes for all mental health services provided, mileage documentation, and other administrative duties, etc.
• Is an active member of assigned treatment teams. Assumes assigned responsibility within the team in accordance to program needs which may include operating effectively within a Teaming Model and act as a liaison with other community agencies and resources.
• Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
• Completes other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory directives.

Minimum Required Education and Experience :

Position / Program Requirements :

Pay Range : $ 27.51-$35.58 DOE

Education Variable Pay : $1.00 - $3.00 / hr

Bilingual Variable Pay : $1.92 / hr

Benefits :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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