Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history. 

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times.  Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The Family Preservation Counselor identifies client and family needs in order to evaluate and coordinate intensive, in-home supportive counseling services. Overall, the Family Preservation Counselor contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Primary Job Functions

1.  Identify client and family needs in order to evaluate and coordinate intensive, in-home supportive counseling services.

• Conduct comprehensive, individualized, strength-based, family-focused, culturally responsive assessments; continually evaluate and document the need for services.
• Assess the needs of children and families to include child safety factors and family functioning.
• Develop family-centered service plans with the full participation of family members; continually evaluate implementation, family progress toward goals and continuing appropriateness of the service plan.

• Conduct in-home case coordination and counseling visits to clients and families at the frequency and intensity consistent with their higher level of need, with a limited case load size.
• Provide supportive counseling services to individuals, families through frequent face-to-face contact and establishing respectful, family-centered relationships.
• Provide case management services (information, plan referral and linkages) as needed.
• Develop and maintain clinical records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.)
• Develop an aftercare plan sufficiently in advance of case closing to enable an orderly transition.
• Facilitate psycho-educational sessions such as parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, behavior management, etc.
• Coordinate services with other professionals and para-professionals.
• Conduct community outreach as needed.
• Arrange for or provide transportation of clients to appointments, community agencies, visitation, etc. as needed.
• May coordinate and supervise family visitation as necessary.
• May monitor interns and/or volunteers at family visitation centers.

2.  Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.

• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Job Qualifications

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, from and accredited university, in Social Work or related field, required.
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire required, with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

Experience:

• Two years-experience working with at-risk children and families in an in-home setting.

Competencies

Knowledge of:

• COMMUNITY RESOURCES | SOCIO-CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SERVICE POPULATION

Skills and Proficiency in:

• Planning, project management, organization and time management
• Oral and written communication, including presentation and platform
• Collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching and mentoring
• Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to:

• Act decisively when necessary to protect client.
• Make home visits, observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and families.
• Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision.
• Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results.
• Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.
• Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change

 Together, good can be done.