Children’s Coordinator/ Children and Family Services Counselor Job at Santa Maria Hostel, Houston, TX

  • Santa Maria Hostel
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Children’s Coordinator/Children And Family Services CounselorUnder direct supervision, the Children’s Coordinator/Children and Family Services Counselor is responsible for working with children and developing family service plans and family recertification plans. Position may require background check approval from HCCSCD.Tobacco-free workplaceMonday-Friday 8am-5pmEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Completes children’s assessments; provides play therapy, individual child therapy for older children/siblings, and mom-child and other family therapy; facilitates coaching/supports based on video and/or direct observation of mom/child interactions.Conducts family home visits as needed.Develops family service plans and works as part of MIRRORS+ team to integrate/coordinate family/reunification/recovery plans with the woman’s individual treatment plan.Assists with Celebrating Families! and other family support/education groups and parent/child therapeutic bonding activities.Participates in scheduled trainings/meetings; participates in data collection/submission as needed to meet project goals.Maintains records and completes appropriate documentation; other duties as assigned.Education/Experience:Master’s degree in social work or related field (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC or equivalent); 3+ years’ experience providing individual/group therapeutic interventions and principles of case management for diverse PPW, children, and families in SUD treatment/social services settings; Experience implementing/practicing evidence-based practices, such as Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing, and delivery of curriculum-based education services. Willing to become certified as Infant Mental Health Specialist within first 6 months of employment if not already certified. Willing to become TBRI trained. Knowledge of addiction as a chronic relapsing disorder and principles of effective treatment. Understanding of issues related to trauma, abuse and neglect, violence, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of health and social systems in the community. Ability to analyze information and implement plans.Certificates and Licenses:Master’s degree in social work or related field Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Master in Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or M.Ed, Psychology Post Doc under clinical supervision. If driving on SMH business, must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and provide proof of current insurance.Santa Maria Hostel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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