Community-Based Youth Support Counselor

ChildNet Youth and Family Services; Palm Desert, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,904,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan (403b)

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Referral program

Job summary

ChildNet Youth and Family Services is seeking a Client Support Services Counselor (CSSC) for Inland Empire Behavioral Health Services in Riverside and Palm Desert, CA. This role delivers regular support to clients in specialized placements and community settings, coordinating services with the treatment team.

Ideal candidates will have a social science degree (or equivalent experience) and strong English communication skills, with bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Bilingual proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Spanish is preferred, but not required.
• Must have a reliable source of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide services to children and adolescents under supervision of CSSC Supervisor or designee.
• Meet with clients regularly to provide opportunities to practice new skills to support them at home and in community environments.
• Meet level of service requirements according to the needs of each child identified as requiring services on the client treatment plan.
• Maintain availability for possible crisis intervention services 24/7.
• Attend DPSS/DMH meetings, provider meetings and other events as a representative of the agency.
• Maintain required CSSC training as outlined in the county contract.
• Maintain availability to meet client needs at varying times, including evenings and weekends.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual Spanish

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science

Associate’s degree in social science

Job description

ChildNet Youth and Family Services is seeking a Client Support Services Counselor (CSSC) for Inland Empire Behavioral Health Services in Riverside and Palm Desert, CA. This role delivers regular support to clients in specialized placements and community settings, coordinating services with the treatment team.

Ideal candidates will have a social science degree (or equivalent experience) and strong English communication skills, with bilingual Spanish preferred.