Do you have a passion for supporting youth’s mental health? So do we, join our Wraparound Program!
We are looking for a Support Counselor in Wraparound services, who will work on a multi-disciplinary team and provide behaviorally focused mental health services to children and families. As a Support Counselor, you will mentor, train and provide consultation to a team of Wraparound staff on specific behavioral interventions to support clients and families.
ABOUT PROGRAM
Seneca offers "Wraparound" services to children and youth susceptible of placement, and to their families. The Wraparound programs are strengths-based, family-driven, flexible, and creative, with the goal of helping the family develop the skills and supports to prevent or reduce the possibility of out-of-home placement of their child. A family-based team addresses the needs of the entire family, not just the child of focus. This family-based team consists of family members, Seneca's Therapists, Support Counselors, Family Partners, Facilitators and other community members who have an important role in the family.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities Conducts work with client, families, and county partners that aligns with the National Wraparound Model. Provides direct behavioral support services to youth open with Wraparound, depending on the need of the teams.Provides culturally-specific services for clients and families, using conceptual frameworks that take into account a client and family’s cultural location (race, ethnicity, nationality, class, education, gender, sexual orientation, etc.)Serves as a consultant for other direct care staff by providing training and/or additional case consultation that aligns with Seneca’s unconditional care model and clinical philosophies (i.e. three streams, internal working model, functional behavioral analysis etc.).Complete documentation of mental health notes and other clinical documents in a timely manner.Participates in an on-call crisis support line rotation.Participate in weekly individual and group supervision as required. QualificationsREQUIRED
Education/experience requirements:Bachelor’s degree ORAssociate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience ORHigh School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experienceApplicable experience includes any paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, or working in the social services fieldExperience in working with system-involved children and their families in a variety of mental health settings preferredExperience providing strong behavioral interventions with youth (preferably within a community based settingExperience working with or living in community with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Own vehicle, valid California Driver’s License and insuranceFulfillment of TB test, fingerprinting and any other mandatory state/federal clearanceProof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster requiredSKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasksStrong written and verbal skills Understands own social and cultural location, the systems of oppression within which we operate, and the impact those have on the clients and communities we serve Schedule Full-TimeTuesday-Saturday, 9am-5:30pmOr Sunday-Thursday, 9am, 5:30pm Benefits Starting at $22.66- $25.16 per hour. Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the roleAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidaysMileage reimbursementSalary increases each yearComprehensive employee benefits package, including: 75% paid medical premium Full dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage Family leave, long-term disability, and life insurance 50% paid premiums for dependants New fertility benefits! 403b retirement planEmployer-Paid Assistance PlanSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerScholarship opportunities and ongoing trainingPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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