Bilingual Community-Based Services Counselor

Seneca Family of Agencies•Concord, CA

2d•$26 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual Community-Based Counselor provides family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services for youth and their families. Bilingual Community-Based 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.

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 required
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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

Starting at $26.22 - $28.72 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 and Washington
Specialized training and development opportunities