About this opportunity
Seneca Family of Agencies lists this Bilingual Support Counselor opportunity in concord, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Bilingual Support Counselor provides family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services for youth and their families. Bilingual Support Counselors are members of a multi-disciplinary team and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in the community at times and locations convenient to the family.
About Wraparound
Wraparound is a family planning process that provides therapeutic support to youth and families in the community with the intention of enhancing natural resources and keeping youth in the least restrictive and most family-like setting, with the intention of reducing the need for institutional care. Services range up to 12 months and include regular Child and Family Team Meetings that support youth and families with identifying strengths, creating realistic goals, and developing a comprehensive step-by-step plan based on those goals. Youth and families are referred directly by Contra Costa County (CCC) Children and Family Services, the CCC Juvenile Probation Department, CCC Children's Behavioral Health, or Kaiser.
About Seneca
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for 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
Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training This may include intervening with the students' behavioral program through physical management
Qualifications:
Required: Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree OR
Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field
Bilingual in English and Spanish r equired
At least 21 years of age
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Own vehicle, valid driver's license, clean driving record required
Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs preferred
Experience implementing family-focused services preferred
Schedule: Full-time Tuesday - Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm
Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remote Travel throughout all of Contra Costa County on a potential daily basis
On Call At least one 24 hour on call shift per month in which to support crisis calls, during the week and/or weekends
Benefits: Starting at $27.01 - $29.51 per hour Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
Salary increases each year
Mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive employee benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
Partially paid premiums for dependents
403b retirement plan
Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Abundant promotional opportunities across California
Specialized training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
concord, CA, 94527, US
Who can apply
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