Youth & Family Support Counselor — Flexible Schedule

Victor Care Network; Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Victor Community Support Services seeks a compassionate Family Support Counselor to provide direct support to youth and families under supervision. The role emphasizes engagement, advocacy, referrals, and case management within designated programs, with flexibility for community-based scheduling and strong documentation practices.

Qualified candidates may have a high school diploma or college units; training is provided, and there is strong potential for growth within a supportive team

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• No previous experience required.
• Experience with children and families in mental health or social services preferred.
• 60 college units or four years of experience, or a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to engage with parents as partners using a strength-based approach.
• Crisis and case management experience is helpful.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with public and government agencies is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Provide individual and family support services per individualized plans, including referrals, advocacy, and case management.
• Engage clients with appropriate boundaries and develop relationships.
• Maintain a flexible community-based schedule.
• Complete required documentation: client contact forms, progress notes, and related admin duties.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and liaise with community resources.
• Meet service percentage standards and complete assigned program tasks.

Connaissances

Empathy and parent engagement

Analytical thinking

Crisis & case management

Engaging with families

Interagency collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or GED

60 college units / 4 years’ experience / Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

Victor Community Support Services seeks a compassionate Family Support Counselor to provide direct support to youth and families under supervision. The role emphasizes engagement, advocacy, referrals, and case management within designated programs, with flexibility for community-based scheduling and strong documentation practices.

Qualified candidates may have a high school diploma or college units; training is provided, and there is strong potential for growth within a supportive team