FAMILY CARE COUNSELOR

Position: Full Time

This is a case management position for a child welfare agency, working in conjunction with the Department of Children and Families. We are looking for a self motivated person who has good verbal skills and is able to write documents that will be used as a part of a legal record. We are looking for someone who is able and willing to make a commitment to our agency.

This job consists of attending court, home visits and timely documentation of all case management tasks.

Why You Should Work With Us:

Competitive salary, strong benefits package, generous Paid Time Off (ability to accrue 21 days during the first year, plus up to 17 paid holidays), flexible work schedules, and internal advancement opportunities are all a priority at JFCS. We provide free clinical supervision for anyone working towards licensure.

The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) provides quality social and community services across the life spectrum to enhance the lives of children, adults, seniors and families coping with challenges that arise throughout the lifecycle. Programs include direct client services, emergency assistance, counseling, adoption assistance for birth mothers and families, child safety and prevention support, senior services, education and outreach, dropout prevention for middle school students, and much more. While our quality programs may be diverse, they are unified by our guiding mission: to help people help themselves.

Job Summary:

Responsible for monitoring children, parents and caregivers who are involved with the dependency system, including scheduled visits with all parties, written documentation of all contacts, court work and coordination of services from other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.

Experience: 6 months experience in counseling/case management preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Meet training requirements stipulated by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) for a Child Welfare Case Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

Other Requirements:

• Clear a Level II background screening. (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)
• Clear a reference check (professional and personal).
• Clear a local background check from Duval County and the County in which you reside.
• Clear a substance abuse screen.
• Provide a copy of copy of all degrees to your first day of employment.
• Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check.
• Provide proof of, and maintain a minimum personal auto bodily injury liability insurance.
• 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).