Counselor & Group Facilitator

Parents Anonymous Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Parents Anonymous® Inc. is seeking a Counselor & Group Facilitator to support the Community and Family Resource Center. The role conducts outreach, promotes well-being, and facilitates weekly Parent, Children & Youth Groups with model fidelity.

Responsibilities include documenting data daily, coordinating with partners, and ensuring crisis safety protocols. A PA leadership context and community trust are central to success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, MFT, Psychology or Counseling.
• 3–5 years of clinical mental health or social services experience.
• Active and valid licensure/registration with the BBS.
• Bilingual in English and other languages spoken in Supervisorial District One.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Must work two evenings per week and some weekends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office; familiarity with databases or PM software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and mental health educational events.
• Facilitate weekly Parents Anonymous® Parent, Children & Youth Groups with model fidelity.
• Document data daily into the program tracking system.
• Maintain Crisis Protocol and coordinate with leadership on crises.
• Coordinate and support Adult and Youth Group facilitators.
• Identify, train, and foster development of Parent Group Leaders.
• Text/email group participants with information and track attendance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Bilingual in English & other languages

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, MFT, Psychology or Counseling

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

Databases

Project management software

Job description

Location: West of El Monte including East LA, Boyle Heights, or Chinatown

Working Hours: Full Time, Non-Exempt. Must work two evenings per week and some weekends.

About Us

We are a compassionate organization dedicated to supporting the empowerment journey of diverse Parents, Children and Youth though Evidence-Based Programs that ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We offer a safe space for parents, caregivers and their children and youth to receive emotional support, guidance, and resources to help them navigate personal concerns.

Learn more about Parents Anonymous®: https://parentsanonymous.org

Learn more about the CA and National Parent & Youth Helplines:

https://caparentyouthhelpline.org | https://www.nationalparentyouthhelpline.org

Position Overview

Parents Anonymous® Inc. is seeking a motivated and community-driven Counselor & Group Facilitator to support the Community and Family Resource Center. This role is responsible for conducting outreach and mental health educational events promoting community well-being, build and maintain partnerships with parents, youth, community-based organizations, faith-based institutions, and social service agencies. Facilitate weekly evidence-based Parents Anonymous® Parent, Children & Youth Groups with model fidelity. Complete and document Building Family Strengths Interviews (BFSI) and support RCT processes as assigned. Conduct outreach to maintain 8-10 weekly group participants. Support Parent Leadership, Shared Leadership®, mutual support, and personal growth to strengthen family resilience and prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

**$1,500 - $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR LICENSED CLINICIANS & BILINGUAL LICENSED CLINICIANS**

Key Responsibilities

• Implement in Shared Leadership ® family engagement services to serve approximately 800 unduplicated individuals annually focused on the social determinants of health services that impact mental health and well-being to address the prevention of mental health to successfully achieve the CFRC deliverables of an assigned geographic area of Los Angeles County Supervisorial District 1.
• Implement and participate in large and ongoing outreach engagement in person mental health educational events to promote overall well-being.
• Document accurately all required data daily into the data collection system.
• Maintain and uphold Crisis Protocol by immediately contacting and following all instructions from the Senior Director of Programs & Vice President of Clinical Services regarding suicidal ideation, child and elder abuse, neglect reporting, and other crisis situations.
• Facilitate Weekly Parents Anonymous® Adult Groups to ensure Model Fidelity and positive outcomes.
• Conduct and document effective outreach daily to maintain 8-10 Adult Group Participants in each of the weekly Parents Anonymous® Adult Groups assigned.
• Conduct Building Family Strengths Interviews to ensure 8-10 Adult Group Participants in each of the Weekly Parents Anonymous® Adult Groups assigned utilizing the RCT process.
• Coordinate the Children & Youth Group Facilitators to ensure Model Fidelity.
• Identify, train, and foster the development of Parents Anonymous® Parent Group Leaders.
• Conduct Weekly Briefing and Debriefing with Parent Group Leader.
• Incorporate the content of the "I am a Parents Anonymous® Parent" booklet and implement the monthly themes.
• Incorporate and support the development of the 16 Successful Nurturing & Parenting Strategies.
• Encourage Parents to seek emotional support by contacting the California Parent & Youth Helpline ®.
• Text and email Group Participants weekly with zoom link and other relevant information.
• Enter Weekly Group Attendance and Notes into the Program Tracking System.
• Administer Post Outcome Surveys 15 weeks after the Building Family Strengths Interview.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, MFT, Psychology or Counseling.
• Must live near West of El Monte including East LA, Boyle Heights, or Chinatown.
• 3-5 years of experience in clinical mental health or social services
• Must have an active and valid registration with the BBS.
• Bilingual in English and other languages spoken in Supervisorial District One.
• Must work two evenings per week and some weekends.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with databases or project management software preferred
• Commitment to the Vision, Mission, Goals and Best Practices of Parents Anonymous® Inc.