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For Children's Sake of Virginia
Community-Based Counselor
Career Insights for Family / School / General Case Manager
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Case Manager coordinates the delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs. Provide limited counseling to client and their family.
$50,605 / year median in Virginia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Community-Based Counselor (Bachelor's Level) | Family Support Services Part-Time | $25.00-$30.00 per
Hour Location:
Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria, Fauquier, Stafford, and surrounding areas) Do You Want to Make a Difference? Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive? Are you looking for flexible, meaningful work where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families? If so, For Children's Sake (FCS) may be the perfect fit for you. At FCS, we are more than a foster care agency—we are a team of compassionate professionals committed to strengthening families, supporting foster parents, and creating brighter futures for children throughout Northern Virginia. We are seeking caring, dependable, and motivated professionals to join our team as a Community-Based Counselor (Bachelor's Level) | Family Support Services. About the Position This is a part-time, community-based position providing direct services to children and families throughout Northern Virginia. Hours typically range from 5-20 hours per week, depending on referrals and your availability. Most services are provided during evenings and weekends to accommodate family schedules, with additional flexibility during the summer months when children are out of school. This position is ideal for professionals seeking flexible evening and weekend work while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. What You'll Do- Mentoring children and adolescents
- Supervising family visitation
- Parent coaching and skill development
- Home-based family support services
- Building positive relationships with children, caregivers, and community partners
- Maintaining timely documentation and case notes
- Collaborating with supervisors and team members to ensure quality services Every day is different, but every day is an opportunity to positively impact a child or family's future. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, or a related human services field
- At least one (1) year of experience working with children and families
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while remaining connected with a supportive team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable personal transportation and proof of automobile insurance
- Ability to travel throughout Northern Virginia
- Successful completion of all required criminal background checks and Child Protective Services registry checks Who We're Looking For
- Passionate about helping children and families succeed
- Builds trust and rapport with youth and caregivers
- Dependable, compassionate, and professional
- Enjoys working independently in the community
- Flexible, organized, and adaptable
- Values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning Benefits include flexible scheduling, meaningful work, supportive leadership, collaborative culture, and ongoing professional development.