Counselor - St. Petersburg

Embark on a fulfilling career as a Full-Time Counselor with Family Resources Inc., situated in the vibrant city of St. Petersburg. This onsite position offers you the unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of individuals and families in need, making every day a chance to be a problem solver. With an annual pay of $55,000, you’ll be rewarded for your dedication and expertise while working in a collaborative environment that values your innovative approach.

You'll join a dynamic team committed to tackling social challenges head-on, providing you with constant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. If you have a passion for creating positive change in your community, this is the position for you! Transform your career into a thrilling adventure where every interaction counts.

As a Full-Time Counselor with Family Resources Inc., you will play a crucial role in providing essential counseling services to youth and families in both shelter and community settings. Your responsibilities will include helping clients identify challenges and develop effective solutions through a comprehensive approach that involves assessment, planning, case management, and various counseling formats—individual, family, and group sessions. With an active caseload, you’ll maintain regular contact with clients, ensuring they receive the personalized support they need.

While services are typically delivered at your assigned location, you may also have the opportunity to engage with clients at off-site locations, expanding your impact in the community. This position not only allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve, but also fosters your growth as a committed professional in the social services sector.

To thrive as a Full-Time Counselor at Family Resources Inc., a diverse skill set is essential. You must possess the ability to assess familial problems critically and develop tailored intervention strategies that effectively address clients' needs. A strong knowledge of social services referral systems is crucial, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred to better serve our community.

Your professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion is paramount. Clear and effective communication, both orally and in writing, will enable you to build and maintain productive working relationships with clients from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Familiarity with issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity is essential, along with a strong capacity for organization and sound judgment.

A Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, coupled with at least two years of post-graduate counseling experience, will further equip you to provide impactful services to those in need.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• • Ability to assess familial problems and assist in developing intervention strategies.
• • Knowledge of social services referral systems.
• • Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• • Ability to communicate in clear effective manner both orally and verbally.
• • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of cultural differences of clients
• staff and community contacts.
• • Background compliant with requirements of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
• • Valid Florida driver’s license
• clear driving record and current automobile insurance
• • Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of cultural differences of clients
• staff
• and community contacts.
• • Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of clients related to sexual orientation and gender identity issues.
• • Must possess excellent organizational skills
• well developed verbal and…