Family Support Counselor

Victor Community Support Services; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance for employee and family

9 Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Pay

Mental Health Day

3% Annual Salary Increases

Costco Membership (Gold Star)

Retirement Savings Plan (403B)

100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan

Mileage Reimbursement (.76¢ per mile)

Verizon Wireless Discount

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Victor Community Support Services seeks compassionate Family Support Counselors to support youth and families through life’s complexities. The role offers full training, mentorship, and a team-driven environment to help you succeed.

Under supervision, you will provide services to youths in residential or community programs, engage families, document progress, and collaborate with treatment teams. This is a on-site position in California with pathway for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in mental health or social services preferred.
• Strength-based approach and engaging families.
• Crisis and case management experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family support services per plan.
• Engage clients with appropriate boundaries and rapport.
• Maintain a flexible community-based schedule.
• Complete required documentation within time constraints.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and community resources.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CANS

Job description

Join Victor as a Family Support Counselor – Help Others Soar!

Are you dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting positive change in your community? Do you excel in roles that combine empathy with purposeful action? Victor Community Support Services seeks compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as Family Support Counselors, supporting youth and families through life's complexities.

Whether you're just starting or looking for a meaningful career shift, we provide full training, mentorship, and a team-driven environment to help you succeed.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Family SupportCounselor has responsibility for providing support services toindividuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan.Services apply to youth in 24-hour residential treatment and/or consumer/clients incommunity based programs.

Essential Functions:

• Provides individual and family support services in accordance with the individualizedplans. Services may include: providing referrals, advocacy and support to individualsand families (clients), linkage and case management services, support groups,educational services and support, transportation, home management assistance,recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc.
• Able to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries withassigned clients.
• Effectively manages a flexible community-based schedule.
• Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standardswithin required time constraints. These may include: client contact forms, CANS,service activity summaries, data tracking, daily progress notes for all mental healthservices provided, mileage documentation, and other administrative duties, etc.
• Is an active member of assigned treatment teams. Assumes assigned responsibilitywithin the team in accordance to program needs which may include operatingeffectively within a Teaming Model and act as a liaison with other community agenciesand resources.
• Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients,if applicable.
• Completes other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisorydirectives.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Must possess a Bachelors Degree. No previous experience required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience providing direct care services to children and families in a mental health or social services setting.
• 60 units of college, or four years’ experience, or Bachelors’ degree.
• Skills with regard to engaging and working with parents as partners and in working successfully with a strength-based approach.
• Crisis and case management experience is helpful and desired.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Previous experience working with the public and government agencies.

Position/Program Requirements:

• Must possess a reliable mode of transportation to travel to assigned client homes, schools, offices, etc. If personal vehicle is the mode of transportation, must meet Agency’s driving requirements.
• Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's PersonnelPolicy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete aTuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
• Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by theState of California.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $22.59/per hour - $31.05/per hour (actual salary is dependent on verification of applicable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role)
• Additional $1.00 - $3.00 per hour for Education
• Additional $1.92 per hour for Bilingual in Spanish

BENEFITS:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance plan for employee and family
• 9 Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Pay
• Mental Health Day
• 5 Bereavement Days
• 3% Annual Salary Increases
• Costco Membership (Gold Star)
• Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
• 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (.76¢ per mile)
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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