Support Counselor

Alternative Family Services•San Leandro, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Support Counselor works in the field with the Enhanced Care Management Team. Lead care management services related to birth equity, post natal, access to care with a goal of improving birth outcomes. The role will be focused on providing services that link clients to services that ensure equitable and effective perinatal and postpartum services . Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a positive impact on your community? This is a full-time role. Apply today! About Alternative Family Services Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and over 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain fingerprint and government and Agency required background clearances
A bachelor’s degree in a social science related field; or an associate degree in a social science related field and have at least six months experience in working with emotionally disturbed children or children who have a serious behavioral problem; or at least two years of experience working with emotionally disturbed children or children who have a serious behavioral problem, and who demonstrate a combination of education, skills, and experience
Each ISFC Support Counselor shall have completed 40 hours of training to include, but not be limited to, working with abused and neglected children, behavior de-escalation techniques, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and developing treatment plans for emotionally disturbed children or children who have a serious behavioral problem. All training shall be completed prior to placing a child in a certified family home for which the support counselor is assigned responsibility. An additional 20 hours of ongoing in-service training is required within the first 12 months after becoming an ISFC Support Counselor
CPR/First Aid certification
Valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, auto insurance showing as an insured driver on the policy and vehicle registration
Able to drive and transport children into a variety of community settings using a personal vehicle that is maintained in safe working order
Able to read and write fluently in English
Able to meet the specific linguistic needs to the target population
Able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
Able to interact calmly and professionally with clients who may act out due to behavioral disabilities
Able to interact with co-workers, county representatives, and other treatment team members as part of a cooperative team
Agree to work on cultural competency as it relates to the diverse client population served
Work with minimal direct supervision and able to manage time and prioritize workload
Possess a high level of integrity, honesty and strong work ethic
This position requires the employee to work out in the community and within foster homes throughout the Bay Area. Thus, position requires employee to possess a valid CA driver’s license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times. Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Pay (Spanish Only)

Responsibilities

Provide support services to the child and foster family via methods consistent with the agency’s treatment philosophy and approach
Provide a variety of interventions. This may include, but is not limited to, coaching, mentoring, skill building, tutoring and supportive feedback
Provide emergency response. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Ensure the safety and well-being of the foster child at all times
Transport children to a variety of appointments and or settings using a personal vehicle in safe working order
Submit written documentation of such visitations and or activities to CPS workers
Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy practices
Adhere to our attendance and punctuality policy
Assume other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Flex-spending options
Life and disability insurance
403(b) option
Over 8 weeks time off annually! (11 vacation days the first year – accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year! 11 paid holidays including your birthday off & 12 sick days annually!)
IRS standard mileage reimbursement
Generous Sick Time accrual