Are you a mental health professional with a bilingual Spanish skill set that enjoys working on challenges preventing students from attending school? Join the Marin team and become a mental health counselor for youth today!
As the Bilingual Support Counselor you will be part of a close knit multi-disciplinary team working together to connect youth and families to long sustainable resources and deliver high quality services. You will be responsible for providing counseling and case management services to a case load of 6-8 youth at a time. Bilingual Support Counselors can expect to travel between 50-60% to meet with youth and families to provide services primarily within Marin County, including in their homes, schools, and various other local settings.
ABOUT MARIN NORTH BAY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
School Wraparound is a community-based program in partnership with Marin County school districts that provides time-limited, family-centered, strengths-based, and outcome-oriented mental health services to students and families struggling to succeed in school settings. Team members work with children and families providing services almost exclusively in the community: in families’ homes, schools, other community locations.
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 deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities Provide counseling and case management services for enrolled youth and their familiesSupport client and family to connect to natural supports and community-based resourcesUtilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as neededProvide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed at client homes, schools, and other community locationsParticipate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when necessaryComplete mental health notes and other paperwork and complete service tracking documentationAssist with planning arrangements and transportation for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings as neededAttend team meetings, weekly trainings, individual and group supervisions, and adhere to clinical best practicesParticipate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled 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 can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services fieldBilingual Spanish skill setFlexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as neededBe part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled with supervisor ahead of timeMust be at least 21 years of ageValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsProof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinationPREFERRED
Experience implementing family-focused servicesExperience providing strong behavioral interventions with youth in community-based settingSKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ability to complete documentation promptly and efficientlyExperience brainstorming coping strategies with youth and familiesSkills in cultivating and maintaining relationships with community members, county partners, and other mental health providers Schedule Full-time; Tuesday - Saturday, 9am - 5:30pmFlexible schedule with ability to work evenings, scheduled ahead of time1 week availability for on-call emergency response, once every quarterHybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remotely Benefits Starting at $27.58 - $30.08 per hour, commensurate with experienceSalary increases each yearMileage reimbursementStipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid HolidaysComprehensive benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance PlanSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerScholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunitiesPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
Keywords: Support Counselor, Family Support, Youth Support, Case Management, Non Profit, School, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Social Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counselor, Wraparound
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