Bilingual Support Counselor - Seneca Family of Agencies

Overview

Are you passionate about mental health and thrive when help youth and families overcome life's challenges? If so, join or Wraparound team as a Bilingual Youth Counselor today! 

As the Bilingual Support Counselor you’ll provide counseling, case management, and crisis intervention services in homes, schools, and community settings. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, participate in treatment planning, and connect clients to vital resources. This role is perfect for mental health professionals seeking hands-on experience, professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Wraparound Programs work in close partnership with Department of Social Services, Juvenile Probation, Behavioral Health, and group homes. Wraparound provides strengths-based and outcome-oriented alternatives to group care placements for children and youth between the ages of 5 -18 by drawing upon community and family strengths. The Wraparound team builds consensus and leverages the strengths of its members to identify and meet needs that require intervention to support the child/youth and family in reaching their long-term goals. Team members work with children and families providing services almost exclusively in the community: in families’ homes, schools, other community locations within a 90 mile radius of our office location.

ABOUT SENECA  

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and case management services for enrolled youth and their families
• Support client and family to connect to natural supports and community-based resources
• Provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed at client homes, schools, and other community locations
• Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when necessary
• Complete mental health notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated
• Assist with planning arrangements and transportation for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings as needed
• Attend team meetings, weekly trainings, individual and group supervisions, and adhere to clinical best practices
• Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques including intervening with the clients' behavioral program

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Experience/education requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable work experience OR
  • High school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable work experience
  • Applicable experience includes any paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, or working in the social services field
• Bilingual Spanish skill set
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as needed
• Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled with supervisor ahead of time
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination 

PREFERRED:

• Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs
• Experience implementing family-focused services

Schedule

• Full-time; Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
• Flexible schedule required with the ability to work early mornings, evenings, or weekend hours as needed

Benefits

• Starting at $28.64 - $31.14 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Salary increases each year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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