Family Support Counselor - Impactful Community Care

Victor Care Network; Fairfield (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

Bereavement Days

Annual Salary Increases

403B Retirement Plan

Employer Funded Retirement Plan

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Victor Community Support Services in California seeks a compassionate Family Support Counselor to assist youth and families in residential and community programs, providing support per individualized plans, referrals, advocacy, and case management. Under supervision, you will engage clients with appropriate boundaries, coordinate services and documentation, and collaborate with treatment teams.

A high school diploma is required; 60 college units or four years’ experience, or a bachelor’s degree

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma/GED.
• Direct care experience in mental health or social services preferred.
• Strong communication and partnership with parents.
• Crisis and case management experience is helpful.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family support per individualized plans, including referrals, advocacy, and case management.
• Engage clients with appropriate boundaries and build effective relationships.
• Maintain a flexible community-based schedule and perform required documentation.
• Be an active member of treatment teams and coordinate with community agencies.
• Meet program service percentage standards and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Family engagement

Strength-based approach

Crisis management

Problem solving

Agency collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Victor Community Support Services in California seeks a compassionate Family Support Counselor to assist youth and families in residential and community programs, providing support per individualized plans, referrals, advocacy, and case management. Under supervision, you will engage clients with appropriate boundaries, coordinate services and documentation, and collaborate with treatment teams.

A high school diploma is required; 60 college units or four years’ experience, or a bachelor’s degree