WAAY to Success Family Support Specialist Position Available In Yadkin, North Carolina

WAAY to Success Family Support Specialist Children’s Center of Northwest North Carolina – 2.5 Yadkinville, NC Job Details Full-time $40,000 – $42,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Fuel card Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Intake Driver’s License Experience with children Bachelor’s degree Case management Counseling Social Work Leadership Entry level

Full Job Description Summary:

The WAAY to Success Family Support Specialist is responsible for determining the eligibility of referrals for programs. The Family Support Specialist also is responsible for outpatient counseling with youth referred by Juvenile Justice and their families along with facilitating CBT groups. This position facilitates counseling sessions for clients to achieve their goals in counseling.

Specific position duties and responsibilities:

Determines eligibility of referrals for program Provides outpatient counseling with youth referred by Juvenile Justice and their families Facilitates CBT groups Organizes and oversees meal planning and delivery for CBT groups, as well as distributing gas cards for families who participate Completes intake process by holding interviews to evaluate immediate needs through relevant assessments and gather additional background information for development of a treatment plan Conducts ongoing periodic evaluation monthly and at exit of program Communicates with court counselor monthly to provide feedback Maintains up-to-date confidential records on clients and conforms to HIPPA standards Ensures files and case documentation is up-to-date and reflective of services provided Handles client concerns with regards to counseling issues Attends bi-weekly case staffing with the WAAY team Participates in continuing education relevant to this position Other duties as assigned by supervisor General agency duties and responsibilities: Complete all required training Participates in agency outreach and fundraising events Demonstrates a willingness to assist in other agency programs as needed Acts as custodian and demonstrates responsible and ethical use of agency property and facilities Displays sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics Strive to embody the agency’s Code of Ethics while working toward the agency’s Mission Learns and demonstrates Agency Wide Competencies including the areas of consumer and community relationships, continuous individual and agency-wide improvement, vision and purpose, respect and teamwork and positive leadership Other duties as assigned Minimum qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in counseling/social work or other closely related field required Must possess a NC driver’s license Must pass drug screen and background check Knowledge, skills and abilities: Previous counseling experience working with adults and children required Strong oral communications skills Ability to motivate and support clients in a non-judgmental manner Ability to prioritize all aspects of the job Strong problem solving skills Must display professional and leadership qualities Other requirements: Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record Personal vehicle for use in conducting home visits and/or transporting clients in the event agency vehicles are not available Proof of current/valid car insurance Work environment: Occasional evening and weekend hours required Culture of card and wellness with work environment Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions Potential exposure to blood borne and/or airborne pathogens

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 – $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person