Sr Children Services Counselor

Sr Children Services Counselor - $1,000 Sign-On Incentive

Position at Orange County Government

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Provides counseling and case management services to clients and/or their families. Provides case oversight and supervision to Children's Services Counselors and other program staff. Work is performed under the supervision of a Senior Program Manager, Youth and Family Services Program Manager or a Counseling Services Supervisor and is reviewed through file reviews and service verifications, conferences, records, reports, observation, and results achieved.

• Provides case management and counseling services to children and their families in home, group residential and/or office settings. These clients typically represent more complex or difficult cases.
• Provides case oversight and /or supervision to children's services counselors and other program staff.
• Serves as liaison and coordinates services within and between the division, courts, other agencies and practitioners for assigned cases.
• Maintains case records in accordance with program and division policies and procedures.
• Conducts client screening and intake processes.
• Develops and implements an appropriate case plan for clients, including measurable goals to be achieved, in accordance with program and division policies and procedures.
• Initiates and participates in team staffing and case conferences.
• May transport clients to appointments with other agencies and practitioners.
• Prepares and submits reports and data as required. Performs other responsibilities required to provide the specific services of the assigned program.
• Serves on 24 hours, 7 days per week on-call for assigned cases and/or program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Master's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, or related human services field; or
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or related human services field and have two (2) years clinical experience assessing, counseling, and treating youth with serious emotional disturbance or substance abuse problems.

May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license and provide own vehicle for job related duties.

Must be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in word processing, preferably Microsoft Word and email functions.

Open Date: 01/02/2026 / Close Date: 01/16/2026. This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 015 – From $24.27 to $27.91. FLSA Status:
Exempt. Placement based on Education and Experience.

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one-on-one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer:
Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure  folder. Your cover letter should include the Job r you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

* If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment,…