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Parenting Counselor
Pottsville, PA
Job Description
Description
Pathways
The ReDCo Group
Job Description
Job Title:
Parenting Counselor
Program(s):
State:
Family Support Unit
Pennsylvania
Population Served:
Reports To:
FLSA Status:
Adults and Families
Family Support Unit Director
Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
A person in this class functions under the working title Parenting Counselor. This position functions
under the direct supervision of the Director of The Family Support Unit. The work that is performed is a
team approach and involves direct knowledge of family and child developmental milestones.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Completes risk and safety assessments, progress notes, service plans, quarterly reports, discharge
reports and all other program required documentation clearly, accurately, and within required
timeframes
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Provides clinical, behavioral, psycho educational treatment modalities based on the assessment of
motivational and psychosocial issues, which may include family and group therapies, supervised
visitation that focuses on the empowerment of families and the development of skills to utilize during
family interactions.
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Provides court testimony in regard to observed and documented family progress, barriers to service
delivery and goal attainment
Trains and facilitates parents in the strengths and barriers of interactions within the family system to
promote a strength-based approach
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Participates in staff development and training sessions as well as regular supervision
Represents the agency and program in a professional manner at all times
Abides by all program policies and procedures.
Transports clients and families as needed ensuring vehicle safety rules are maintained at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
OTHER DUTIES
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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This position is responsible for supervising client activity and ensuring that any supportive visitation
services provided are supervised per the guidelines provided through Children and Youth services to
ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children involved.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with
hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move
up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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TRAVEL
This position requires daily travel and the majority of work time is spent in the community or client
homes.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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Minimum of Bachelor's degree preferably in psychology, child development, family studies, or other
related field or
Associates degree in related field with at least 2 years' experience working with children and
families.
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PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Experience working with directly with children and families, providing services involving case
management, knowledge of child development, motivational interviewing techniques, and family
systems preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have valid PA driver's license
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to implement plans established for families
and relate to individuals in a positive and empathetic manner. Ability to supervise visits and respect
parent rights. Ability to read, understand, and abide by all policies and procedures for agency and
program.
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Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as simple addition and time keeping. Ability to
read medication logs and medication labels to ensure resident adherence to prescribed medications.
Reasoning Ability
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Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, and perform required job duties during emergency situations. Ability to
evaluate a crisis or abusive/neglectful situation and determine most appropriate form of intervention
i.e. mobile crisis, 911, Childline report
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
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Mentoring skills
Ability to work as team member
Organizational skills
Communication skills
MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION
AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S). I REALIZE THE
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES ARE FLUID AND CAN BE EXPANDED OR CHANGED TO MEET THE
NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYER WITHIN THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE BUSINESS FUNCTIONS:
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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