What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Counselor (HYBRID) position at Seneca Family of Agencies?
Overview
Are you a counselor that's thoughtful and creative with your interventions and build quick rapport with youth? Join Seneca's stellar multi-disciplinary team.
The Youth Counselor designs, implements and monitors behavioral plans for students that are based on thorough assessments and collaboration with Seneca Therapist and team, school staff, and significant others in student’s life. Additionally, the Youth Counselor coordinates services if needed at the school sites and provides coaching, modeling and development opportunities to school staff. The Youth Counselor collaboratively provides short-term services to stabilize the family and promote academic and social emotional success for the youth.
ABOUT ALL-IN SOCAL
The All-In! So Cal program serves youth and families referred by their local school district. The team consist of behavioral interventionists, therapists, and parent partners. Together, the team provides unconditional support to children whose academics are impacted by their mental health.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
- Develop Behavioral Intervention Plans.
- Form consultation relationships with school staff, including general and special educators and school leadership.
- Provide direct interventions to students as appropriate.
- Provide non-judgmental, unconditional support to children and families participating in the Seneca Programs.
- Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to plan, manage and supervise students’ behavioral plans.
- Engage families in the treatment planning process.
- Provide strength-based and culturally competent services.
- Participate in professional learning communities to enhance practice and create coherence.
- Conduct community resource development.
- Flexibility to work a family-driven schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
- Uphold strict confidentiality of client information.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability and willingness to work independently in the community, at school sites, and in the office.
- Valid California driver's license and insurable by Seneca's automobile policy.
- Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
PREFERRED
- Bilingual (English & Spanish).
- Experience in working with children who exhibit extremely challenging behaviors and their families.
- Experience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventions.
SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Strong written and verbal skills, including solid computer skills in Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with a diverse population of clients.
Schedule
- Full-time
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- Monday - Friday: 10am-6:30pm.
- Flexibility required.
- Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remotely.
Benefits
- Starting at $21.22 - $23.72 per hour.
- Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification.
- Salary increases each year.
- Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage.
- 50% paid premiums for dependents.
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
- 403b Retirement Plan.
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
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Salary : $21 - $24
