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Advocates Family Support Counselor in Framingham, Massachusetts
Overview
Starting rate $20.42
Advocates is seeking a Family Support Counselor! You will provide services contracted through the Department of Children and Families (DCF), helping families to build skills, resolve clinical challenges, and access resources. You will support families in navigating a wide range of issues, including trauma, behavioral health challenges, complex family systems, and substance use. Services are delivered primarily in families’ homes and in other community locations.
We offer a collaborative team environment, weekly individual supervision, group supervision, and ongoing training. You’ll be joining a collaborative and energetic environment that incorporates a wide range of programs. Our multidisciplinary providers are invested in continuous learning and clinical excellence.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments of strengths and needs
Complete crisis plans and coordinate treatment planning, in collaboration with family members
Provide individual and family support and coaching
Identify community resources and develop natural supports for youth and parent/guardian
Provide comprehensive care coordination
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field, OR 5+ years of experience working with youth/families
Strong computer knowledge and ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document services.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Outstanding reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Ability to read and write English.
Must have valid driver’s license. Must have access to an operational and insured automobile and be willing to use it to transport members.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
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Job Locations US-MA-Framingham
Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED
Job ID 2025-11604
Organization Advocates
Type Regular Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Business Unit Behavioral Health