Behavior Counselor

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services; Spring Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 21 days

Holidays 9

401(k) matching

Degree assistance up to 10000

Health insurance premiums

Job summary

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is seeking a Behavior Counselor to support behavior strategies and provide direct support via the Wraparound program. You will work with participants and caregivers in their homes or community settings, document services, and coordinate with other social and health professionals while engaging in supervision.

The role emphasizes a strengths-based, culturally responsive, family-centered approach to behavioral intervention and resourcing, helping youth and

Qualifications

• B.A. Degree or five years’ experience in a mental health related field.
• Understanding of developmental milestones in children, youth, or young adults.
• Ability to assess, triage and organize work.
• Experience with behavioral interventions and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and behavioral intervention within Wraparound.
• Document services and coordinate with social services, education and mental health professionals.
• Collaborate with families, participants and caregivers and participate in supervision.
• Implement Wraparound philosophy and strengths-based, culturally responsive approaches.
• Support implementation of individualized goals and family-centered plans.

Skills

Behavioral intervention

Documentation

Collaboration with professionals

Multi-tasking

Cultural responsiveness

Education

B.A. Degree or 5+ yrs experience in mental health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brief Description

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Behavior Counselor, whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.

Pay/Benefits at a Glance

• Pay range is between $23 - $29.35 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• 21 PTO Days per year
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
• Affordable monthly health care premiums

Our Culture and Mission

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

Fred Finch Specialized Wraparound is a family-centered, community-based program that provides highly individualized mental health and behavioral services for youth and families in San Diego & Imperial Counties (through San Diego Regional Center). The program is designed to address behavioral challenges that impact a youth’s ability to thrive in natural home environments and form healthy, lasting relationships.

Specialized Wraparound takes a strength-based, comprehensive approach, collaborating closely with families to address challenges related to caregiving and to foster sustainable safety, resiliency, and stability at home and in the community. The program works with families to enhance their ability to implement mental health and behavioral strategies, offering:

• Modeling and Coaching: Guidance and practical support to help caregivers and youth achieve treatment goals.
• Advocacy Skills Development: Assisting families in navigating systems, activating resources, and building long-term supports.
• Enhanced Supports: Connecting families with academic, community-based, and natural supports to generalize success across multiple settings.

What You Will Do

The Behavior Counselor works within the Wraparound philosophy to support behavior strategies and provide direct support behavioral intervention and rehab services to participants and caregivers referred to the Wraparound program. Behavior Counselor will work with participants and caregivers in their residence or community; document services; collaborate with other social services, educational or mental health professionals; and actively participate in supervision. The Behavior Counselor is active in supporting and implementing Wraparound philosophy and its individualized, strengths-based, culturally responsive, family-centered approach to behavioral, evidence-based intervention.

Qualifications

• B.A. Degree or five (5) years’ experience in a mental health related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young
• Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.
• Theoretical understanding or experience in behavioral approaches to treatment.
• Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and
• Clean driving record: current CA Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 10 days after
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Coaching, Training, and/or Applied Behavioral Analysis experience.
• Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the
• Experience with individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities.

Join Our Team: Behavior Counselor

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.