Youth Counselor

Seneca Family of Agencies•San Jose, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Youth Counselor, you will play a vital role in providing direct counseling and case management services to youth between the ages of 2 – 17 and their families. This community-based position emphasizes holistic support, including connecting clients with natural supports and local resources. You will deliver mental health and crisis intervention services across diverse settings such as homes, schools, and community locations. Immediate Stabilization Services (ISS) is a community-based program that supports young people, their families, and/or resource parents in times of crisis and high need to reduce the likelihood of placement disruption. Prevention and stabilization services are available 7 days a week. ISS works with young people who are dependents of Santa Clara County or at risk of child welfare involvement, including those served through hospital diversion. A family enrolled in ISS will work with an assigned clinician, a facilitator, and a team of counselors to provide individualized interventions. The ISS team collaborates with youth and caregivers to create trauma informed care plans designed to increase safety and prevent placement disruption, so that youth and caregivers feel empowered and supported while in the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field
Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as needed
Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled with supervisor ahead of time
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skill set
Reliable in maintaining on-call responsibilities and follow-through with clients and team commitments
Skilled in coordinating care, managing resources, and following through with service plans

Responsibilities

Provide counseling and case management services for enrolled youth and their families
Support client and family to connect to natural supports and community-based resources
Provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed at client homes, schools, and other community locations
Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when necessary
Complete mental health notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated
Assist with planning arrangements and transportation for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings as needed
Attend team meetings, weekly trainings, individual and group supervisions, and adhere to clinical best practices
Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled

Benefits

Starting at $27.32 - $29.82 per hour, commensurate with experience
Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
Salary increases each year
Mileage reimbursement
Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependents
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington