Family Support Counselor

Victor Careers • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Victor Community Support Services is seeking compassionate and motivated Family Support Counselors to support youth and families. The role provides services to individuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan, under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor. The agency offers full training, mentorship, and a team-driven environment.

This is a community-based position with a flexible schedule. Counselors engage with assigned clients, maintain appropriate boundaries, document services, participate in treatment teams, and complete other program tasks as directed. The position requires travel to client homes, schools, offices, and other assigned locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No previous experience is required.
• Reliable transportation to travel to assigned client homes, schools, offices, and other locations.
• If using a personal vehicle, meet the Agency’s driving requirements.
• Be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations.
• Be willing to complete a tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
• 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 college units, four years of experience, or a bachelor's degree.
• Skills engaging and working with parents as partners and using a strength-based approach.
• Crisis and case management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience working with the public and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family support services in accordance with individualized plans.
• Provide referrals, advocacy, linkage and case management services, support groups, educational services and support, transportation, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, as needed.
• Engage assigned clients effectively and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries.
• Manage a flexible community-based schedule.
• Complete required documentation within Agency and program standards and time constraints, including client contact forms, CANS, service activity summaries, data tracking, daily progress notes for mental health services, mileage documentation, and other administrative duties.
• Participate actively in assigned treatment teams and take on responsibilities according to program needs.
• Work effectively within a Teaming Model and act as a liaison with community agencies and resources, as needed.
• Meet the Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
• Complete other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory directives.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance plan for the employee and family.
• 9 paid holidays, PTO, and sick pay.
• Mental health day.
• 5 bereavement days.
• Costco Gold Star membership.
• Retirement savings plan (403B).
• 100% employer-funded retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement of $0.76 per mile.
• Working Advantage Discount Program.
• Verizon Wireless discount.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED