Become a Youth Counselor and Make a Lasting Impact!
Are you driven by a desire to support and uplift youth and their families? As a Youth Counselor with Seneca Family of Agencies, you'll play a crucial role in delivering compassionate, family-centered mental health services directly where they're needed most. The Youth Counselor provides family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services for youth and their families. Youth Counselors are members of a multi-disciplinary team and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in the community at times and locations convenient to the family.
If you have a heart for service, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to connect with a diverse range of individuals, this role is for you. Join our team and contribute to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply today and start your journey to creating lasting change!
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies provides a broad continuum of permanency, mental health, education, and juvenile justice services to youth and families throughout California and Washington. Seneca is committed to supporting historically underrepresented communities and informing agency policies and practices through its agency-wide DEI Initiative and DEI Advisory Board. Seneca is committed to fostering an agency culture that is welcoming, cooperative, and inclusive of diverse peoples and worldviews. Seneca has been voted as one of Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for 7 consecutive years.
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.Compete 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.Maintain a flexible work schedule.Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled. Qualifications
REQUIRED
Education/Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree At least 21 years of age.TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy.Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination.PREFERRED
Experience working with children/youth (0-18 years old) and families with complex and enduring needs.Experience implementing family-focused services.SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and workforce.Strong organizational, time management, and writing skills.Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Schedule Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Benefits Starting at $23.51 - $26.01 per hour depending on experience.Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.Mileage reimbursement.5 weeks of PTO and 11 paid holidays.Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.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.403b retirement plan.Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.Training stipend and professional development opportunities.Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices.Abundant promotional 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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