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)
The Beginning Years Family Support Specialist provides home visitation to families participating in the Beginning Years Program. Partnering with families with children prenatal until three years old, the home visitor works to promote child development, confident parenting and support. Job duties include, but are not limited to, assisting families in identifying informal support networks, providing referrals to community resources, providing information on prenatal health, new born care/child development, conducting safety plans with families, and guiding families, caregivers and adoptive parents through child development curricula. S/he is responsible for implementing appropriate prevention/promotion and targeted home intervention techniques while maintaining up-to-date client records. S/he advocates for the Beginning Years Program in the community and works in collaboration with other community agencies.
Note: Job description available upon request.
**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**
EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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