Support Counselor

Overview

Are you passionate about mental health, and your purpose is to help others overcome life's challenges? If so, our Support Counselor position is right for you! 

We are looking for a Support Counselor for Wraparound services, who will work on a multi-disciplinary team and provide behaviorally focused mental health services to children and youth from 6-18 years old and their families. As a Support Counselor, you will mentor, train and provide consultation to a team of Wraparound staff on specific behavioral interventions to support clients and families. 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Seneca offers "Wraparound" services to children and youth susceptible of placement, and to their families. The Wraparound programs are strengths-based, family-driven, flexible, and creative, with the goal of helping the family develop the skills and supports to prevent or reduce the possibility of out-of-home placement of their child. A family-based team addresses the needs of the entire family, not just the child of focus. This family-based team consists of family members, Seneca's Therapists, Support Counselors, Family Partners, Facilitators and other community members who have an important role in the family.

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 deeply engage 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.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.
• 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 clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be required.

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 may be accepted in programs that do not have a written contract requiring a Bachelor’s degree as a minimum education level.
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
• 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
• Bilingual in Spanish/English

SKILLS OF AN IDELA CANDIDATE:

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational, time management, and writing skills

Schedule

• Tues - Sat 9AM - 5:30PM
• Flexible schedule required with the ability to work early mornings, evenings, or weekend hours as needed

Benefits

• Starting at $23.34 - $25.84 per hour. The actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Additional compensation is provided upon passing a bilingual proficiency exam
• Salary increases each year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive employee benefits package: 
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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Salary : $23 - $26