Family Support Counselor jobs in Maryland

Family Support Counselor identifies and coordinates the delivery of support programs and solutions for families in crisis to meet their financial, educational, social, and emotional needs. Interviews families to assess needs and their eligibility for assistance programs and services. Being a Family Support Counselor helps to navigate the application process and outlines the requirements and benefits of programs or services. Advises about types of counseling services available and makes referrals to service providers. Additionally, Family Support Counselor may require a bachelor's degree in human services related field. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Family Support Counselor work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Family Support Counselor typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Bilingual Family Support Specialist
  • The Family Tree
  • Baltimore, MD FULL_TIME
  • 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

    EXPERIENCE:

    • 3-5 years experience working in Human or Social Services

    • One year working with or providing services to children and families

    • Case management or service coordination experience preferred

    • Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population

     SKILLS:

    • Oral and written communication skills

    • Ability to develop trusting relationships

    • Ability to maintain professional boundaries

    • Acceptance of individual differences

    • Knowledge of infant and child development

    • Openness to reflective practice

     WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    • Must work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings

    • Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities

    • A driver's license and insured vehicle is necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities for the position

  • 9 Days Ago

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Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Residential Counselor
  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INC
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Openings- Residential Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS) is immediately hiring full time Direct Support Professional, (DSP) positions supporting individuals with...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Day Counselor
  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INC
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • ADULTS WITH AUTISM NEED YOUR HELP NOW! Paid Orientation and TrainingFull Time Benefits Community Support Services, Inc. is currently seeking Community Support Associates to support adults with autism....
  • 4 Days Ago

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Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Instructional Counselor
  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INC
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Community Support Services, Inc. is seeking in person Instructional Associates for individuals (students) in a school setting, to support in person learning and social and emotional engagement. Suppor...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Family Support Specialist - Parents as Teachers
  • The Family Tree
  • Baltimore, MD FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Parent Educator Supervisor, the Parent Educator provides parent education, developmental information, and family support to parents through personal home v...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Weekday/Weekend Counselor: Direct Support Professional (DSP) (FT)
  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INC
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking employees that are passionate and caring to provide direct support to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities. Paid on the job training provided! If you are pas...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Family Support Counselor (Bilingual Preferred)
  • Victor
  • Lake Elsinore, CA
  • Hourly Range: $17.36 - $23.44 Bilingual Variable: $1.92/hr Educational Variable: $1.00/hr - $3.00/hr Why Victor? Learnin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Support Counselor
  • Stars Behavioral Health Group
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a community that's changing mental healthcare for the better. We have ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Youth Support Counselor
  • MercyFirst
  • Syosset, NY
  • LOCATION: Syosset, NY REPORTS TO: Recreation Coordinator DEPARTMENT: L.I. Residential Programs Recreation SCHEDULE: Full...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat
  • Leidos
  • Osan Air Base, KR
  • Description The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisor...
  • 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat
  • Leidos
  • Kadena, 47
  • Description The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisor...
  • 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat
  • Leidos
  • Fussa-Shi, Fussa, 13
  • Description The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisor...
  • 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat
  • Leidos
  • Shitasawa Misawa, 02
  • Description The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisor...
  • 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat
  • Leidos
  • Reston, VA
  • Description The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisor...
  • 12/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

Maryland (US: /ˈmɛrələnd/ (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary. Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and...
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