Student and Family Advisor Case Management & Counseling

Vista is seeking a Student and Family Advisor in our Discover Program to support students and families during the transition to independent living in a supervised dorm setting.

This senior-level counseling and case management role provides individualized support, coordinates student goals and service needs, and helps students build the skills needed for successful independence.

• Develop written program plans (IPPs and IPs) for each student/member that evaluate progress, determine individual goals, and identify programmatic service needs.


• Implement systems that support each assigned student/member’s programmatic and individual goals that address four main areas: social/emotional, vocational, life skills, and community involvement.


• Serve as the primary liaison between students, families, and the Discover Program.


• Support and counsel families as they navigate their child’s first experience living independently, fostering collaboration, trust, and clear communication.


• Serve as the student’s lead case manager, coordinating assessments, goals, documentation, and service needs such as medical, wellness, and financial needs.


• Lead trainings, workshops, and informational sessions for families and staff.


• Provide vocational counseling and direct instruction in such areas as social skills/cognitive development and medication, money management, and time management.


• Maintain all necessary records and documentation with accuracy, efficiency, and clarity.