Are you a mental health professional that's passionate about providing holistic care. for youth and supporting their families? Join our dedicated Solano Wraparound team at Seneca!
We are seeking a dedicated Support Counselor to provide essential counseling and case management services with the Wraparound team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in connecting youth to community resources, delivering crisis intervention, and supporting their overall well-being. The Support Counselor provides services throughout Solano County for individuals aged 6 to 18 years old.
ABOUT SOLANO WRAPAROUND
The Solano Wraparound program supports Solano County children and adolescents in the Child Welfare, Probation, and Mental Health systems who are transitioning from or at risk of entering out-of-home care or juvenile hall. Aimed at keeping youth in family-like settings, the program serves clients aged 6-18. The team includes a Care Coordinator (guides the family team in developing treatment goals), a Therapist (provides tailored therapy sessions weekly), a Permanency Specialist (ensures the involvement of key supporters), and a Support Counselor (offers in-home support and coaching). Services are available at least 1-2 times a week, including evenings and weekends.
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 Support client and family to connect to natural supports and community-based resourcesProvide 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 documentation as indicatedAssist 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 scheduledUtilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training QualificationsREQUIRED
Experience/education requirements:Bachelor’s degree ORAssociate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable work experience ORHigh school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable work experienceApplicable experience includes any paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, or working in the social services fieldFlexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as neededBe part of a rotating emergency pager 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 vaccination or an HR-approved medical/religious exemptionPREFERRED
Bilingual in SpanishExperience working with children in out-of-home careAbility to work as a team player, with diverse population and demonstrates cultural competencySKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
Skills in cultivating and maintaining relationships with community members, county partners, and mental health providersAbility to complete documentation promptly and efficiently Schedule Full-timeMonday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:30pmHybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remotely Benefits Starting at $22.66 - $25.16 per hour, commensurate with experienceAs of July 7th, this starting range will increase to $23.34 - $25.84 per hourAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency examSalary 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 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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