FAMILY COUNSELOR

Broward County Public Schools

CYPRESS RUN EDUCATION CENTER

- Fort Lauderdale, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID:

5922878

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To implement a program to help students, families and school staffs develop better life-coping skills in order for the student to become a more productive learner.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and implement a family counseling program designed around needs of student, school and the community.

Inservice the staff in the implementation of the program.

Develop materials and implement strategies for a family counseling program.

Council students, families and staff on personal behavioral concerns.

Coordinate school/community services to students and families.

Keep records of conferences and send reports, within the limits of confidentiality to the school staff and community agencies.

Evaluate periodically the effectiveness of the program as requested by the principal and guidance director.

Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.

Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.

All other duties as assigned by the principal.

Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

An earned master's degree from an accredited institution.

Three (3) years successful experience as a family counselor, school counselor, clinical psychologist, social worker, rehabilitation counselor or any other full-time counselor who has demonstrated professional expertise in helping clients (individuals and families) in changing behavior and attitudes.

Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bilingual skill preferred.

SIGNIFICANT

CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK

TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-048.

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Position Type:

Full-time