Family Support Counselor - Infant Toddler

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The position of *Family Support Counselor – Infant Toddler *will pay $25/hour.
_*Must have Covid-19 Vaccine and Booster.
*_ *Learn more about the Job:* _*This role involves Orange County home visitations and will have a lot of driving.
*_ The Family Support Counselor I is responsible for implementing a community-based prevention effort for families.
This may include in-home or in-office support; in?home training of parenting; parent education classes; case management; and assisting families reach resources within the community.
The Family Support Counselor may assist families in crisis to assess resources to meet their needs, including court ordered families to facilitate family reunification, coordinating information for participant referrals, compiling and maintaining records, preparing reports and attending all required meetings.
Position may be located at a Family Resource Center; will attend Case Management meetings as required.
*Job Responsibilities:* _Prevention Efforts_ * Make family assessments; recommend specific prevention program * Aid families in crisis situations such as immediate need for shelter, childcare, health care, etc.
by providing proper referral and case management * Responsible for assigned programs for children and/or adults such as parent support and education * Work directly with families to provide basic preventing health care information or to assist with budgeting, home organization, and other skills necessary for improved safety and management.
* Develops and maintains community resource file.
Works with the Information and Referral staff to provide proper referrals to the families.
* Advocates for clients as needed; i.
e.
problems with Cal-Works, Medi-Cal and other systems that clients interact with * Translates materials for clients and the agency/collaboration * Attends community meetings and/or agency collaboration meetings as assigned * Attends weekly Case Management Meeting * Maintains file logs, charts, and other records as required by the agency or funding source * Support families and individuals in home or in office * Teach and model parenting skills in home or the office * Assist families in identifying/reaching appropriate community resources * Develop "parent leaders" for management of support and self-help groups _Case Management_ * Meets service provision requirements of Targeted Case Management (TCM) program * Meets on-going comprehensive case management requirements for providing the following TCM ServiceComponents 1.
Conduct and document needs assessment 2.
Development of a Written Individualized Service Plan 3.
Linkage, Consultation, and Referral including follow-up within 30 days 4.
Follow up / Periodic Review _Documentation_ * Maintain case files and notes (including releases, etc.
) * Maintain work and activity sheets, statistics, court reports/letters, as required * Meets documentation requirements in relation to TCM program, TCM Encounters, Encounter Logs and the above noted TCM Service Components _Community_ * Maintain high profile in the community * Maintain/provide current resource referrals within the community * Develop/maintain effective working relations with all individuals and agencies impacting Program within the community * Assist Program Supervisor with developing and implementing community outreach programs _General_ * Maintain confidentiality in matters of agency operations, personnel, and clients * Maintain positive communications with all agency staff, clients, and volunteers * Exercise good judgment in performance of duties and responsibilities * Support existing agency policies, principles, and mission *Job Qualifications:* * Bachelor's Degree in Human Services/Behavioral Sciences from an accredited University or equivalent on the job * Two or more years of experience in working with children and families and/or parenting community outreach with low-income moderate to high-risk families * Knowledge of child development and community resources desirable * Ability to use diagnostic skills to make assessments * Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment * Bilingual English/Spanish may be required * Good organizational, follow-through and verbal/written communication skills Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $25.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Language: * Spanish (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Santa Ana, CA 92701: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person