Job Title: Rehabilitation Counselor
Post Date: 07/28/2010
Essential Duties: provide rehabilitation and support to individuals in order to develop and enhance community and independent living skills through group facilitation, individual meetings, outings, and medication monitoring, onsite at day program and/or off-site with residential or outreach clients. Qualifications: High school Diploma required. BA/BS in Human Service and/or related work experience preferred. Additional certifications/trainings required (or provided during orientation, or shortly thereafter): CPR/First Aid, Infection Control, Food Safety and Handling, and Crisis Intervention/Suicidal Protocol. A current, valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance (which meets minimum MD state requirements), and a current driving record are also required for transporting consumers, either in agency vans or a personal vehicle. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Cliff Allen, HR Director, by fax at 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or e-mail it to careers@fs-inc.org.

Job Title: Vocational Counselor
Post Date: 07/21/2010

Essential Duties: Provide assistance to a caseload of less than 20 people with severe psychiatric disabilities to obtain and maintain competitive employment in normal community settings. Vocational Counselors provide only vocational services and conduct all phases of vocational services including engagement, assessment, job search, job development and job support. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Cliff Allen, HR Director, by fax at 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or e-mail it to careers@fs-inc.org.

Job Title: Home-Based Family Support Worker
Post Date: 07/13/2010

Essential Duties: Promotes school readiness among multi-ethnic and socially isolated families with pregnant women and children age birth through three during weekly home visits and monthly group activities. Good communication and record keeping skills a must. Bilingual abilities in Spanish, French, Amharic, or Asian languages preferred. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency required, some college course work preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of parenting skills, early childhood development, and case planning practice required. Ability to maintain flexible work schedule, including some evening and weekend hours. Must have use of reliable car for work purposes and valid driver's license. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Cliff Allen, HR Director, by fax at 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or e-mail it to careers@fs-inc.org.


Job Title: Lead Teacher (One FT Position)
Post Date: 07/13/2010

Essential Duties: Promotes school readiness among multi-ethnic and socially isolated children ages 0 to 3 in a classroom setting. Serves as the primary care giver for an assigned group of children. Plans and implements developmentally appropriate lesson plans and classroom activities using the Creative Curriculum and Individualized Child Development Plans. Establishes a nurturing, supportive, and stimulating relationship with children through strong communication skills and an individualized approach to each child's stages of development. Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with certification for Infants and Toddlers. Experience working with 0 to 3 population and providing direct services to multi-ethnic, at risk, low-income families. Must have a working knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum and good communication skills. Must meet qualifications for approval by the Maryland State Department of Education under COMAR 13A.16 and the Head Start Performance Standards. Ability to lift 40 lbs. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Cliff Allen, HR Director, by fax at 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or e-mail it to careers@fs-inc.org.


Job Title: Bus Driver (One PT Position)
Post Date: 07/13/2010

Essential Duties:Transport families with children ages birth through three for Early Head Start program. Create transportation plans for scheduled meetings and events. Maintain regular maintenance schedule for buses to meet requirements as stated in Head Start Performance Standards. Maintain confidential files with all required documentation. Year round job with hours that vary; during school year the schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Qualifications include:High school diploma or equivalent, valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL), and Maryland driver's license required. Must submit copy of driving record. Previous experience working with families preferred, and must have ability to communicate well with parents and children. Bilingual preferred. Must have own transportation to and from the office. Ability to lift 40 pounds. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Cliff Allen, HR Director, by fax at 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or e-mail it to careers@fs-inc.org.


Positions for Betty Ann Krahnke Center Domestic Violence Shelter:

1. Job Title: Clinical Director, LCSW-C:
Post Date: 08/23/2010

The Clinical Director is responsible for the training and/or supervision of all clinical/case management staff and for the coordination of clinical/case management service needs of residents, ensuring maintenance of a therapeutic milieu approach in the Domestic Violence Shelter and ensuring that the residential programs are designed and conducted according to County guidelines in the atmosphere of victim empowerment. Minimum Qualifications: possess a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or a closely related field, with a minimum of two years of relevant clinical supervision experience in abuse/domestic violence. Maryland license at the independent clinical practitioner level LCSW-C. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Cliff Allen, HR Director, by fax at 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or e-mail it to careers@fs-inc.org.


2. Job Title: Residential Services Coordinator
Post Date: 08/23/2010

Responsible for oversight of 54 bed facility, schedule and supervise support staff. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, counseling, psychology or related field. Experience working with victims of domestic violence and in a residential facility setting. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Cliff Allen, HR Director, by fax at 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or e-mail it to careers@fs-inc.org.


3. Job Title: Clinical Case Manager
Post Date: 08/23/2010

Provides case management services for clients, implement case management plans, provide child and family therapy. Experience working with victims of domestic violence. Bilingual preferred. Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, psychology, or related field. Maryland licensure LGSW or LGPC required. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Cliff Allen, HR Director, by fax at 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or e-mail it to careers@fs-inc.org.


4. Job Title: Residential Assistants
Post Date: 08/23/2010

Assists with and coordinates daily client activities, maintain facility, must be able to transport clients to appointments. Some college in the field of human services and two years experience in relevant program area. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Cliff Allen, HR Director, by fax at 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or e-mail it to careers@fs-inc.org.


5. Job Title: Cook
Post Date: 08/23/2010

Plans and prepares meals, kitchen management, ensures nutritional guidelines are followed, sensitive to cultural diversity. Food Service Manager certification required. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Cliff Allen, HR Director, by fax at 240-631-9356, by mail to 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or e-mail it to careers@fs-inc.org.