Family Care Counselor - Keeping Families Together (530)

Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey, dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.

Over the past decade, we have continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life's challenges.

With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families discover vision, hope, and the strength to thrive.

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Location: Camden, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

Center For Family Services is seeking a compassionate and creative Family Care Counselor for the Keeping Families Together program. The Family Care Counselor provides direct services to their assigned caseloads of families by utilizing the KFT model through in-home counseling as well as through peer groups designed to educate and empower families.  This individual uses a behavioral/cognitive approach and builds on family strengths to teach and model skills designed to improve family functioning in the areas of parenting, communication, and anger/crisis management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Family Care Counselor establishes a trusting relationship with at risk families by initiating and maintaining regular client contact.  This individual works nights and weekends when necessary and is available 24/7 to meet the needs of assigned families.  The Family Care Counselor participates in establishing a Family CARE plan with goals, objectives, and activities, facilitates peer groups to educate and empower families, demonstrates for families how to advocate for themselves and their children, and collects and documents program intervention data and program activities in AWARDS. This individual works cooperatively with staff from CP&P and other community agencies, participates in on-going trainings provided by CP&P, DCF and CSH, conducts quarterly follow-ups with families to determine success of KFT intervention, and completes all necessary paperwork in a timely basis and a professional manner.

Requirements: 

• Masters in Social Work or equivalent degree

• At least three years of experience working with at-risk families

• Must have a flexible schedule

• Excellent driving skills and current driver's license with a driving record of at least three years 

• Vehicle with current insurance and registration 

Benefits:

At the Center For Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday

• 401k Plan

• Medical insurance plan options

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Prescription Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness Activities

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.