Job: Family Support Counselor I - Oakwood Facility Los Angeles, CA

The Family Support Counselor I is responsible for providing intensive case management to low-income families, in order to increase their level of self-sufficiency. In addition, will teach and/or coordinate classes in parenting skills, financial literacy, job-related "soft" skills and other related subjects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Intensive Case Management
Conduct intake and assessments of families to determine their needs
Link with community resources
Develop and implement individualized service plan, based on client goals
Meet regularly with families to provide support and facilitate meeting of goals
Coordinate/conduct adult and child programs to facilitate self-sufficiency

2. Documentation
Maintain case files and notes
Maintain all other required paperwork

3. 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

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services/Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university
1-3 years of successful experience working with families, children and/or parents, and community outreach skills preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish is Required
Valid CA Driver's License, Automobile Insurance & Reliable Transportation
Ability to use diagnostic skills to make assessments
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Bilingual English/Spanish Fluent is required
Tuesday - Saturday work schedule