Family Support Counselor jobs in Columbia, MD

SUMMARY: This position provides strength-based family support services in cooperation with families of children 0-3 years old and must speak Spanish. This work requires that the FSS, by means of weekly in-home visits, partners with families to identify needs, develop plans of action, and mobilize resources that build family effectiveness.  FSS's are required to maintain a caseload of 15-20 families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days
• Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned
• Review family goal plans on a regular basis, at a minimum once every 30 days, to measure progress and to adjust goals
• Role model effective parenting and nurturing skills for the family
• Provide direct teaching through the use of curriculum to families that will assist in building healthy parent/child relationships
• Jointly (with the family) identify and mobilize resources within and external to the family. Provide linkages to these resources as necessary.
• Work flexible hours that meet the needs of each family assigned, including weekends and evenings
• Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by the intensity of service for each family assigned
• Maintain an accurate and current case file on each family assigned
• Complete all assessment, program evaluation tools and documentation within timelines as required by the funder and the agency
• Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, problem solve and plan for home visits
• Complete statistical reports as required
• Attend required staff meetings, training or conferences
• Participate in agency work teams as assigned

 EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing, and Education) preferred
• Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field