Family Support Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision

9 Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Pay

Mileage Reimbursement

403B Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Victor Community Support Services seeks compassionate Family Support Counselors to help youth and families through life's challenges in community-based settings and 24-hour residential programs.

Under supervision, you will provide individual and family support, referrals, advocacy, and case management, while documenting progress and coordinating with treatment teams. A driving need and willingness to complete TB and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma/GED.
• 60 college units, or four years’ experience, or a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience engaging with parents as partners and in a strength-based approach.
• Crisis and case management experience is helpful and desired.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience working with the public and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family support services per the individualized plan.
• Engage with clients within appropriate boundaries and build relationships.
• Maintain flexible, community-based scheduling.
• Complete documentation and forms on time per standards.
• Participate in treatment teams and coordinate with community agencies.
• Meet agency service time targets and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Case management

Crisis intervention

Analytical skills

Communication with parents

Public sector experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

60 college units / 4 years' experience / Bachelor's

4 years experience

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 high school diploma/GED. 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

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