Bilingual Youth Counselor - Temporary

Seneca • Santa Ana, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual Youth Counselor designs, implements, and monitors Intervention Preference Tools for students based on thorough assessments and collaboration with Seneca therapists and the broader team, school staff, and significant others in each student’s life. The Counselor provides services to students in home and community settings and coordinates services at school sites as needed. On campus, the Counselor may coach, redirect, and model strategies for students and school staff. Working collaboratively, the Counselor provides short-term services to stabilize families and promote youth academic and social-emotional success.

The role is part of All-In! So Cal, a program serving youth and families referred by local school districts in Orange County. Its team includes behavioral interventionists, therapists, and parent partners who support children whose academics are impacted by mental health needs. Services take place in family homes, community locations, school sites, offices, and other settings. Seneca Family of Agencies provides mental health, community-based, and educational services and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other required state or federal licensing or certification.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing family-focused services.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families with complex and enduring needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete mental health notes, Intervention Preference Tools, incident reports, and other documentation thoroughly, accurately, and on time.
• Complete Intervention Preference Tools.
• Develop 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 Seneca programs.
• Provide case management, coordination of care, and crisis management services as needed.
• Facilitate client sessions and attend trainings, individual supervision, and group supervision.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to plan, manage, and supervise students’ treatment plans.
• Engage families in treatment planning.
• Provide strength-based and culturally competent services.
• Participate in professional learning communities to enhance practice and create coherence.
• Develop community resources.
• Maintain a client- and family-driven schedule that may include early mornings and evenings.
• Uphold strict confidentiality of client information.
• Travel throughout Orange County.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Prorated five weeks of paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
• 50% paid premiums for dependents.
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level