Bilingual Support Counselor
About The Position
As the Bilingual Support Counselor you will provide family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services for youth and their families. 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 Expedited Transition Services (ExTS) As the Mental Health Counselor in the Expedited Transition Services (ExTS) program, you will support the clinical treatment and provide consistent behavioral support to youth and caregivers/families. You will engage youth and caregivers/families in activities both in their home/placement locations and off campus with the goal of helping youth and caregivers/families to make progress towards goals, increase independence, and experience success and stability. 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bilingual Spanish skill set required
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs
- Experience providing strong behavioral interventions with youth in community-based setting
- Strong organizational skills, cultural humility, and the ability to work independently in field-based settings
Responsibilities
- Provide counseling and case management services for enrolled youth and their families.
- Support placement stabilization with youth placed in STRTP or foster care.
- 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 crisis phone support as scheduled.
- Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training.
Benefits
- Starting at $24.04 - $26.54 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
