Bilingual Family Counselor for School Based Early Support Program
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB TITLE: Bilingual Family Counselor, School-Based Early Support Program
DEPARTMENT: Family Counseling
EXEMPTION: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, School-Based Early Support Program
SUPERVISES : N/A
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: This is an excellent position for someone who wants to develop their career in social work or counseling while working with families and schools. Master's level staff can earn clinical hours toward licensure. The School-Based Early Support Program is a new preventive services model that enhances school-based partnerships. The Family Counselor/Case Planner provides counseling and case management services to families in four different partner schools in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to
Responsible for providing counseling and case management to 12 families across four schools in Brooklyn School District 15 or 20
Facilitate groups and workshops for parents and children based on the needs of families and schools
Opportunity to learn and facilitate Families and School Together (FAST), an evidence-based multiple-family group co-led by the program, school, and caregivers
Collaborate with school staff, program staff, and other CFL school-based staff (CFL afterschool and Neighborhood Center programs) to meet the needs of families
Provide direct advocacy and support to connect families with needed resources
Collaborate with the Benefits Specialist for all families to be screened, and enrolled in benefits as needed
Visit families in their homes
Participate in outreach and engagement activities in the schools to develop relationships with families and school staff
Assist with the coordination of school-based events
Complete required documentation and data entry
Attend supervision, staff meetings and trainings, and meetings within partner schools
Build relationships with community-based service providers and other key community stakeholders
Collaborate with all CFL programs to ensure an integrated approach to serving families
II. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent with extensive experience working with families and groups; OR
BA/BS/BSW with relevant experience; OR
Master's degree in social work or similar human services with relevant experience
Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or other language spoken within the school community required
Experience collaborating with schools preferred
Groupwork skills and experience preferred
Excellent organization, communication, and writing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to work 2-3 evenings a week
Flexibility to work occasional weekend days to attend community events
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers, supervisors, school staff, and families
Effectively communicate with agency staff, school staff, key stakeholders, and families
Excellent engagement skills, meeting families where they are at and forging mutual respect
Experience or interest in learning social group work
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization
Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily in school and office settings in shared spaces
Significant time is spent at a desk using a computer
Attendance at various meetings at schools, the agency, and in the community
Regular travel among four schools located in the school district
Regular travel in Brooklyn, New York to conduct home visits
Regular evening and occasional weekend work is required
Fast-paced, high-energy, and highly collaborative environment
V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Family Counselor/Case Planner provides counseling, case management, and group facilitation in the context of the school community. They are essential to developing effective school partnerships through intentional engagement strategies and supporting events and activities within the schools. They are ambassadors for CFL, interacting at all times with a tone of respect and kindness, generosity, and solution-focused problem-solving.
BENEFITS Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan
Up to four weeks of paid vacation
Individual supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities
This is a Full-time non-exempt position at 35 hours per week.
Salary Description
$45,000 - $55,000 per year