JOB REQUIREMENTS: Are you ready to work for an employer that truly
values your contributions and well-being? At Family Services, we believe
in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children,
and families we serve. Join our mission-driven organization, where your
work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day. About Family
Services Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to
Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across
Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most
challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive. We're
Hiring! We are seeking a full-time Youth Counselor to join our team.
This position is responsible for facilitating groups, assisting with
clients' behavioral issues, and participation in other related
activities of the Day Treatment program. Full-time staff with a
master's degrees are provided the opportunity to earn their 3,000
clinical hours. Key Responsibilities Conduct and facilitate
treatment-related group sessions within any of the three units of the
Day Treatment program. Provide behavioral support assistance in the way
of structured breaks and one-on-one processing to support clients within
the program. Assist staff during crisis situations to promote safety and
positive behavior support needs. Chart group sessions, phone
conversations, behaviors presented by client, planned interventions,
individual sessions, weekly progress notes, or other duties as requested
to assist Unit Leads. Attend and participate in individual and/or group
supervision and trainings, document on-going training and supervision.
Qualifications Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in social work or
related field, or equivalent experience Preferred: CPR/First Aid/NARCAN
training and some form of crisis prevention/restraint training
Experience: Required: n/a Preferred: 0-1 year working with youth and
families in a behavioral or mental health setting Skills and
Competencies: Knowledge of family dynamics, abuse, neglect, criminality
and social dysfunction. Experience with client services which embrace
family support concepts and demonstrates attitude that is accepting,
non-judgmental and culturally competent. Respect for families of diverse
socio-economic status, race, ethnicity and ability to engage them in
dialogue regarding personal issues. Experience with client services
which embraces family support concept and demonstrates attitude that is
accepting, non-judgmental and culturally competent. Ability to establish
and maintain relationships within and outside the agency in a
professional manner. Ability to recognize and control one's own biases.
Why Join Us? Family Services offers a supportive and collaborative work
environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day and help
advance our mission to Protect, Heal, and Care. Apply today to join our
team and make a difference in the lives of others! For more information,
or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email
your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://familyservicesnew.applicantpro.com/jobs/3837913-42420.html
* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://familyservicesnew.applicantpro.com/jobs/3837913-42420.html
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FAMILY SERVICES
In collaboration with others, the mission of Family Service is to provide quality programs and services, which effectively assist and strengthen individuals and families in our community.
Family Service provides more than 5,000,000 meals each year through a USDA food program in 85 Nebraska counties. This program feeds almost 21,000 children in more than 1,312 licensed home child-care facilities.
Family Service delivers the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program to 3,000 people in Lancaster County each month. Services include nutrition and breast feeding education as well as formula, milk and other staples.
Family Service cares for more than 1,700 children who take part in our child care and early childhood programs based in 20 Lincoln Public Schools.
Family Service counsels families and individuals with behavioral health sessions at 13 specific local schools.
Family Service partners with a variety of federal, state, local and non-profit agencies to make available a number of other innovative programs to assist Nebraska families.
Family Service Early Childhood and Youth Development programs granted over $694,000 in free and reduced rate scholarships to children during 2011-2012 school year.
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