Family support worker vs family counselor

Differences between family support worker and family counselor duties and responsibilities

Family support worker example responsibilities.

• Help children/youth in state custody achieve permanency whether through reintegration, adoption or custodianship.
• Interview clients and/or their representatives and complete appropriate paperwork for filing claims for Medicaid.
• Determine eligibility of food stamps, medicaid, and welfare benefits including supportive services.
• Mediate conflicts between patients, handle medical emergencies, assist patients in developing and implementing positive and cooperative living skills.
• Initiate and maintain regular contact with families and establishing a trust relationship, primarily with DCF families.
• Prepare petitions on cases which include a summary of allegations and DCF s findings to request judicial action when require.
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Family counselor example responsibilities.

• Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
• Assist the clients in completing their DCF case plan, helping to remove any hindrances they may encounter.
• Counsele and test patients who requesting confidential HIV testing services
• Collaborate and coordinate patient care with resident/faculty physicians to provide appropriate levels of care to patients.
• Receive and process referrals from DCF and community-base case managers for individuals suspect as substance abusers.
• Utilize PowerPoint presentations to facilitate ongoing new student orientation, ensuring students understand rules and regulations.
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