Family Support Counselor

Victor•Sacramento, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Victor Community Support Services is seeking compassionate, motivated individuals to join their team as Family Support Counselors. This role involves supporting youth and families through life's complexities. Victor provides full training, mentorship, and a team-driven environment to help new hires succeed. Under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Family Support Counselor is responsible for providing support services to individuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma/GED.
No previous experience required.
Must possess a reliable mode of transportation to travel to assigned client homes, schools, offices, etc.
If personal vehicle is the mode of transportation, must meet Agency’s driving requirements.
Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations.
Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing direct care services to children and families in a mental health or social services setting.
60 units of college, or four years’ experience, or Bachelors’ degree.
Skills with regard to engaging and working with parents as partners and in working successfully with a strength-based approach.
Crisis and case management experience is helpful and desired.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Previous experience working with the public and government agencies.

Responsibilities

Provides individual and family support services in accordance with the individualized plans. Services may include: providing referrals, advocacy and support to individuals and families (clients), linkage and case management services, support groups, educational services and support, transportation, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc.
Able to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients.
Effectively manages a flexible community-based schedule.
Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standards within required time constraints. These may include: client contact forms, CANS, service activity summaries, data tracking, daily progress notes for all mental health services provided, mileage documentation, and other administrative duties, etc.
Is an active member of assigned treatment teams. Assumes assigned responsibility within the team in accordance to program needs which may include operating effectively within a Teaming Model and act as a liaison with other community agencies and resources.
Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
Completes other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory directives.