Bilingual Support Counselor - ref. k01347903
Overview:
Are you a Spanish Bilingual Mental Health Professional ready to play a pivotal role in coordinating services for youth and families in need? Join the Seneca team and make a tangible difference in the community as you mentor clients toward achieving success!
As a Bilingual Support Counselor, you will provide family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services for youth and their families. Bilingual Support Counselors are members of a multi-disciplinary team and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services at times within the community: in families’ homes, schools, or other community locations convenient to the family.
ABOUT RISE
Santa Clara County Response Intervention Services and Empowerment (RISE) program is a partnership between the Santa Clara's Probation Department, Behavioral Health, and Seneca Family of Agencies. RISE serves clients aged 12-25, offering services such as individual, family, and group therapy, case management, and rehabilitation.RISE short-term goal is to provide evidence-based assessment, planning, and treatment for youth and families to help them comply with probation terms and address mental health, education, substance abuse, and social service needs. Our long-term goal is to reduce recidivism, enhance psychosocial functioning, and improve community safety.
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 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
- Complete 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
- Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques that may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management if applicable
Qualifications:
REQUIRED- Bilingual Spanish skills set
- Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree OR
- Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
- High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
- Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as needed
- Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled with supervisor ahead of time
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
- Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination
- Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs
- Experience implementing family-focused services
- Familiarity with community resources for young adults
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and workforce
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational, time management, and writing skills
Schedule:
- Full time
- Monday - Friday; 9am - 5:30pm
Benefits:
- Starting at $28.64 - $31.14 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Salary increases each year
- Mileage reimbursement
- Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- 50% paid premiums for dependents
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
- Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
- Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
Keywords: Support Counselor, Family Support, Youth Support, Case management, Non Profit, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Social Services, Psychology, Social Work