FAMILY CARE COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary : Responsible for supervision of Family Care Counselors, providing training and guidance in case management activities and court functions.

Education And Experience : Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field from an accredited college or university, and two years experience in counseling / case management OR a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field from an accredited college or university, and four years experience in counseling / case management.

Licensure, Certification, and / or Registration : Meet training requirements stipulated by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) for a Child Welfare Case Manager.

Supervision Exercised : Supervises staff of Family Care Counselors

Essential Job Functions :

• Supervise daily activities of a team of five Family Services Counselors and one Support Worker.
• Oversee caseloads, schedules, and individual staffing assignments.
• Review legal reports, documents, logs, and other records.
• Provide individualized training on tasks and assignments.
• Assist and provide guidance on complex dependency cases.
• Assist with arrangements for emergency placement with at risk children.
• Approve invoices for client services, i.e. drug testing, evaluations, psychological testing, and counseling
• Approve relative and non-relative home studies for potential placement of children.
• Attend court hearings as needed.
• Act as liaison between JFCS and other agencies.
• Ensure proper case staffing and management.
• Participate in staff development training activities and case staffings.
• Participate in interviews.
• Complete qualitative supervisory reviews every 90 days for 100% of cases.
• Complete follow up reviews on 100% of cases.
• Track performance measures compliance and implement disciplinary actions when required.
• Complete assignments by given deadlines.
• Evaluate staff performance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

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