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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The Counselor renders direct counseling, guidance, case management and education to children and their families, individuals, and couples, under the direction of the Vice President in a manner which ensures maximum benefits of clients.
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***Compensation negotiable based on experience***
This position is ideal for recent graduates or Master's level students nearing completion of their degree, or for those who are provisionally or fully licensed. This position is full-time and includes all eligible benefits offered by the agency for full time employees:
Family & Youth Counseling Agency (Family & Youth) is an award winning organization located in Lake Charles, LA. It was established as a nonprofit organization in 1970. It is our mission to provide affordable and professional support through programs and services dedicated to advocacy, counseling and education for the people of Southwest Louisiana and in communities we are called to serve. It is the belief of Family & Youth that all individuals possess the ability to solve their own challenges and live full and healthy lives when support is available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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