Youth Support Counselor

Seneca-Family-of-Agencies; Atascadero (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Chiropractic and acupuncture coverage

Fertility coverage

Long-term disability

Family leave and life insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities

Professional development and training

Promotional opportunities across CA

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a Youth Support Counselor to provide family-centered mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and case management for youth and families in the community. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive services.

The role supports Wraparound services in San Luis Obispo with a hybrid schedule, occasional on-call shifts, and compensation starting at $24.94–$27.44 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with youth and families or social services is preferred.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and state/federal requirements may apply.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and case management for enrolled youth and families.
• Help connect clients to natural supports and community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and other mental health services at homes, schools, and community locations.
• Attend treatment reviews, staff meetings, and IEP meetings when needed.
• Complete mental health notes and service tracking documentation.
• Arrange transportation for school, therapy, and court hearings as needed.
• Attend trainings, supervision, and adhere to clinical best practices.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule and participate in on-call shifts.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques per training.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Case management

Family-centered approach

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree or 1 year experience

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $24.94 USD to $27.44 USD

  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The Youth Support Counselor provides family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services for youth and their families. Counselors are members of a multi-disciplinary team and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in the community at times and locations convenient to the family.

About San Luis Obispo Wraparound

Seneca offers "Wraparound" services to youth and families experiencing emotional/behavioral challenges in the home. The Wraparound programs are strengths-based, family-driven, flexible, and creative, with the goal of helping the family develop the skills and supports to prevent or reduce the possibility of out-of-home placement of their child. A family-based team addresses the needs of the entire family, not just the child of focus. This family-based team consists of family members, Seneca's Therapists, Youth Counselors, Parent Partners, Facilitators and other community members who have an important role in the family.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and case management services for enrolled youth and their families.
• Support client and family to connect to natural supports and community-based resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed at client homes, schools, and other community locations.
• Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when necessary.
• Complete mental health notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated.
• Assist with planning arrangements and transportation for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings as needed.
• Attend team meetings, weekly trainings, individual and group supervisions, and adhere to clinical best practices.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience may be accepted in programs that do not have a written contract requiring a Bachelor’s degree as a minimum education level.
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field.
• Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs (preferred).,
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Schedule

• Full-time
  • Sunday - Thursday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Hybrid, provide in-person services and complete documentation remotely
• Voluntary on-call shifts
• Starting at $24.94 - $27.44per hour
• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• Salary increases each year
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and holiday pay for required holiday shifts
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California

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