Youth Support Counselor

Seneca Family of Agencies • Atascadero, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Support Counselor provides family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management to youth and their families. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the counselor delivers trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in the community at times and locations convenient for each family. Services may take place in client homes, schools, and other community locations, with documentation completed remotely as appropriate.

San Luis Obispo Wraparound supports youth and families experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges at home. Its strengths-based, family-driven, flexible, and creative approach helps families develop skills and supports to prevent or reduce the possibility of out-of-home placement. A family-based team addresses the needs of the entire family and may include family members, Seneca therapists, youth counselors, parent partners, facilitators, and other important community members.

Seneca Family of Agencies provides mental health, community-based, and educational services, with a commitment to traditionally marginalized communities and to building a diverse staff. Its programs engage in conversations and training on diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance equity and justice for the youth and families served. The position is full-time, Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and hybrid: counselors provide in-person services and complete documentation remotely. Voluntary on-call shifts are available, and emergency on-call response is provided as scheduled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; alternatively, an associate degree or equivalent plus one year of applicable experience, or a high school diploma/GED plus two years of applicable experience, may be accepted in programs without a written contract requiring a bachelor’s degree as the minimum.
• Applicable experience may include paid or unpaid work with youth or families, or work in the social services field.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other required state or federal licensing or certification clearances.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to be insured under Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or youth and families with complex and enduring needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and case management services for enrolled youth and their families.
• Help clients and families connect with natural supports and community-based resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed at clients’ homes, schools, and other community locations.
• Participate in treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when necessary.
• Complete mental health notes, other paperwork, and 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, and individual and group supervision, and adhere to clinical best practices.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Participate in emergency on-call response as scheduled.
• Use crisis communication and de-escalation techniques in accordance with Seneca’s crisis response training.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $24.94–$27.44 per hour, dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications.
• Additional compensation after passing the bilingual language proficiency exam.
• Annual salary increases.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Stipends for staff participating in emergency on-call shifts.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
• 50% paid premiums for dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employer-paid assistance plan.
• Five weeks of paid time off and holiday pay for required holiday shifts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level