Bilingual Senior Counselor

Wheeler Clinic; Connecticut; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

403(b) Plan

Education reimbursement

Training and development

Productivity incentive

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Wheeler Clinic seeks a Bilingual Senior Counselor to support youth aged 17-21 as they transition into adulthood in the Bridgeport/Norwalk area. You will coach, guide, and assist with housing, employment, education or vocational opportunities, and life skills development.

The role includes ongoing training, supervision, and teamwork with colleagues passionate about helping young adults. The position emphasizes bilingual English/Spanish capabilities, a stipend, and a rate of $21 per hour, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Experience working with young adults and at-risk youth is required.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop treatment plans in accordance with the program model.
• Work with young adults to establish permanency, education, employment, housing, and independent living skills.
• Provide group, individual and/or family counseling with supervision and coordination with other providers.
• Maintain records for client care, ensure Medicaid/licensing compliance, and complete documentation on time.
• Demonstrate knowledge of psychopathology, crisis theory, and intervention modalities relevant to the population.
• Support program operations and, when needed, transport clients or coordinate linkages.
• Deliver services in office and community settings with a flexible schedule to meet client needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning with on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Counseling

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bilingual Senior Counselor position in the Transitional Support for Emerging Adults will have the opportunity to support youth ages 17-21 transitioning into adulthood. Those that enjoy working with the young adult population will be trained in a model specific program to coach, support, and guide young adults in securing housing, employment, developing appropriate adult relationships, pursuing educational or vocational opportunities, and developing life skills to be able to successfully negotiate adult life. The Bilingual Senior Counselor will receive ongoing training and supervision and be part of team passionate about working with young adults.

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Bilingual Stipend: $2,288 annually

Rate: $21

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required. Experience working with young adults and at-risk youth, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Candidate must be able to speak fluently in both English and Spanish.

Must have a valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation.

LOCATION

This position will cover greater Bridgeport and Norwalk area

SCHEDULE

Full time

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth:

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities
• Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including:
  • 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge
  • 8 sick days per year for your well-being
  • 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
  • 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
  • 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess and develops treatment plans in accordance with program model.

Works with young adults to establish permanency, education, employment, housing, and independent living skills in accordance with program model.

Provides group, individual and/or family counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases with both internal and/or external service providers.

Maintains records of counseling, coordination of care, child and family team meetings and/or case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid, licensing and other regulatory requirements/agencies as defined by program.

Demonstrates knowledge of basic psychopathology, crisis theory and other behavioral health concerns, and primary intervention modalities relevant to target population (e.g., skill building, safety planning, parenting skills, and high fidelity wraparound care).

Supports daily program specific operational functions as required. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate.

Provides service (evaluation, treatment, wraparound team facilitation, follow-up, case management) in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) and maintains a flexible schedule to ensure services are delivered based on client needs and as defined by the program.

Provides and supports safety planning and crisis intervention/clinical emergencies with appropriate supervision including rotating on-call coverage with other team members to ensure 24 hour availability to clients as required by program.

Participates in the development, implementation, and facilitation of initial treatment plan or plan of care, transition plan and timeline for strategies and next steps as defined by program.

Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes, and resources. Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified support and service needs in a timely manner.

Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program, understands program/department/agency guidelines, goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.

Identifies potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the home through appropriate supervision, reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors, trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic interventions as defined by program.

Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision, team meetings, staff meetings or rounds to assist in coordinating case management/care coordination and review of treatment plans/plans of care. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.

Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.