Family service counselor vs family support specialist

Differences between family service counselor and family support specialist duties and responsibilities

Family service counselor example responsibilities.

• Maintain the HMIS databases for new leads and existing client s needs.
• Design and implement new position utilizing community outreach counseling and support services for patients in partial hospital and outpatient programs.
• Perform drug screens after hours so the kids wouldn't miss school.
• Maintain and upkeep knowledge of current policy and program procedures for programs administer by DHS.
• Identify and assess needs of minors place in care by DCF due to abuse or neglect.
• Coordinate cases with supervisor, team members, providers, medical teams, DCF and attorneys as needed.
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Family support specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage RSP curriculum for wide spectrum of needs including LD and autism.
• Help children/youth in state custody achieve permanency whether through reintegration, adoption or custodianship.
• Provide first aid or CPR.
• Provide intensive services to families that are DHS who are determine to be reunify with their families.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, individual supervision, and other meetings require by DCF.
• Provide activities supervision and individual counseling to DCFS wards of the state within a therapeutic milieu setting.
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