CALOES Counselor Level 1

HELPLINE YOUTH COUNSELING • Whittier, CA

12d • $70,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC), a nonprofit agency has been providing youth services in Southeast Los Angeles County since 1971 with a primary purpose of providing therapeutic counseling and assistance to at-risk, low-income children, youth and their families. Mission Statement The mission of HYC is to serve youth and their families by promoting the development of strong individuals and families in their community. This is accomplished through education, therapeutic approaches, advocacy, and the utilization of community resources. HYC has an immediate opening for a full-time CalOES Counselor Level 1 to provide comprehensive psychotherapy services to children victimized by abuse and/or neglect. Psychotherapy services for family members and/or caregivers of child victims/survivors are also available to help with the treatment of the child. Treatment services may include, but not limited to: Psychotherapy and/or culturally-centered therapy Crisis intervention Group counseling Case management Treatment plan meetings with parents/caregivers Criminal justice system orientation Outreach Transportation services to psychotherapy and/or criminal justice-related activities CalOES Counselor Level 1 Job Location: HYC Main Office Headquarters - Whittier, CA Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the CalOES Counselor Level 1 will:

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
• Current associate registration with Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• One-year work experience in conducting group and individual counseling with children and families.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and evenings.
• Citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a community-based agency.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience facilitating parenting group.
• Nurturing Parenting certified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made, if requested, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• HYC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION IS MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, NATION ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and case management services to clients referred to the program by CalOES and other external sources.
• Provide direct case management and/or counseling services to children victimized by abuse and/or neglect as well as family members and/or caregivers of child victims/survivors.
• Provide services and/or sessions in the field (client’s home, school, etc.) and in multiple HYC office settings.
• Be able to assess and respond to client safety issues and facilitate crisis intervention when appropriate.
• Facilitate parenting groups and child focused groups according to the Nurturing Parenting curriculum.
• Provide resource and referral information for clients and families.
• Complete service and coordination plans, progress notes, and other required documentation according to agency standards.
• Attend assigned meetings and other related duties assigned.
• This position is required to learn and comply with Agency policies, procedures and ethical standards, HIPAA laws and guidelines, and the Professional Code of Ethics of the BBSE of the State of California.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees