Job Description

The Family Advocate Counselor is responsible for providing counseling services to adolescents, children and family members, as well as case management services as appropriate.

Starting Salary: $50,082/year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual, group and family counseling in the Agency or approved schools/alternate sites as appropriate.
• Advocate for clients in obtaining appropriate support services.
• Seek out and provide consultation with other professionals as needed.
• Initiate and recommend appropriate referrals as needed.
• Adhere to Agency and funding source guidelines concerning caseload requirements and accountability.
• Generate and prepare all required statistical reports in a timely fashion.
• Participate in all necessary interdisciplinary functions and meetings.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with school/community representatives in assigned geographical areas as appropriate.
• Adhere to training requirements established by Agency or other regulatory entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, as needed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's level degree in one of the helping professions
• Education or experience in family systems intervention/service essential

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Documented experience in treatment or intervention counseling services required
• Working knowledge of delinquency prevention concepts and the effects of substance use essential
• One year experience in youth service setting preferred.

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