Counselor

Responsibilities:

Friends of Children and Families is seeking a qualified individual to provide supportive counseling services to clients; complete required assessments; assist individuals and families by helping to articulate goals and providing needed information. West Orange- NCF

Job Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required. Masters in Social Services field(Preferred) from an accredited college or university. Two years experience working with children and families.

Skills: Provide supportive counseling services to individuals, families and/or groups. Provide case management services (information, plan referral and linkages) as needed. Develop and maintain clinical records and program documentation according to contract standards (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.) Coordinate services with other professionals and para-professionals. Conduct community outreach as needed. Participate in the quality improvement process. Submit documents within the required timeframes. This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. FCF reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Skills Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect client. Ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors. Ability to learn computer skills sufficient to perform all essential functions. Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and families. Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients. Ability to understand and maintain professional boundaries. Ability to work flexible hours as required. Awareness of socio-cultural characteristics of service population. Effective assessment skills and intervention strategies. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of community resources.

Sitting: N Standing: N Walking: N Lifting: N Carrying: N Kneeling: P Pushing/Pulling: P Bending/Stooping N Climbing: N Reaching: N Crawling/Crouching: P Repetitive Motions: N

Benefits: As a full-time associate you will also be eligible for coverage under the provisions of our benefits program. This includes 80% coverage for employee Health, 60% Dental, 60% Vision, and 100% Life insurance. Benefits are effective 60 days from your start date. In addition to the insurance benefits, you will receive 10 PTO days and 5 Sick days annually. Both PTO and Sick time are accrued bi-weekly. Also, Friends observes 9 holidays.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay: $45,000- $50,000 Schedule: 8 hour shift

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About Friends of Children and Families Inc

Friends of Children and Families’ mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk children and their families, and give them the opportunity to develop into well-adjusted and productive members of society. Our primary goals are to provide an environment that is conducive to the growth and safety of our children, enhance the lives of children who have been diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disturbances, and offer the needed services and programs which develop the cognitive and social skills of the children.