Solano Wraparound Support Counselor

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Support Counselor to provide behaviorally focused mental health services for children and families. The role requires delivering services in various settings, including schools and homes. Candidates should possess relevant experience or education, and flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and needs. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

5 weeks of Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Long-term disability and life insurance

Scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in social services.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and case management for youth and families.
• Attend team meetings and provide emergency on-call response.
• Complete documentation and service tracking as indicated.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree + 1 year experience

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years experience

Job description

and the job listing Expires on August 18, 2025

The Support Counselor at our Wraparound program works on a multi-disciplinary team and provides behaviorally focused mental health services to children and families. These services, which are child and family focused and strength based, are provided in the office and community, including, but not limited to schools, hospitals, and family homes.

ABOUT SOLANO WRAPAROUND

The Solano Wraparound program objective is to keep those youth living with a family or in a family like setting in the community. The Wraparound approach focuses on supporting children by enhancing natural resources within their families and communities so that they can live in the least restrictive, most family-like setting possible, and avoid continued involvement with the justice system. Services are provided throughout the entire county of Solano for youth involved with probation, social services, mental/behavioral health services.

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. 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
• 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
• Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled
• Maintain a flexible work schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate 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 pager 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

PREFERRED

• Bilingual Spanish skill set
• Experience working with children in out-of-home care
• Ability to work as a team player, with diverse population and demonstrates cultural competency

SCHEDULE

• Full-time; Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm

BENEFITS

• Starting at $24.04 – $26.54 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increases each year
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington