Bilingual Youth Counselor

This is a permanent, full-time, exempt (salaried) position. This position is located in Enterprise, FL.

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families?

If so, we look forward to you joining the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

How We Help Children in Need

At Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services.

This is reflected in our work as we care for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

Why the Children’s Home?

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities
• Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

What You Need

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field from a nationally accredited college or university and a minimum of one year of experience in social work, counseling, or related area of experience and postgraduate direct service delivery experience preferred in conducting clinical interviewing and assessment, as well as individual and group counseling, preferred, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field from a nationally accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of experience in social work, counseling, or related area of experience and direct service delivery experience preferred in conducting clinical interviewing and assessment, as well as individual and group counseling.
• Licensed or license eligible in respective field : LMHC, LMFT and LMSW, if applicable.
• Experience working with children and youth in inpatient, residential, or detention facilities, preferred.
• Experience working in an ethical and culturally diverse environment with undocumented children and / or refugees, preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be able to communicate (written and verbal) in English and Spanish effectively with all staff and youth.
• Have a workable understanding of appropriate theory and methodology in psychology.
• Ability to utilize evidence-based theory to conceptualize clinical cases to formulate treatment plans and related techniques and interventions.
• Experience working with children, youth, and / or families from high-risk backgrounds.
• Be familiar with DSM5, ICD10 assessment and diagnosis.
• Sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Must be able to work within the philosophy of services to children and families consistent with the ministry and goals of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home and the contract with the Board or Child Care / Office of Refugee Resettlement.
• Successful completion of pre-service training and job shadowing.
• Cleared tuberculosis test results.
• Cleared background check from appropriate entity.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.