Bilingual Youth Counselor - Temporary

The Bilingual Youth Counselor designs, implements and monitors Intervention Preference Tools for students that are based on thorough assessments and collaboration with Seneca Therapist and team, school staff, and significant others in student’s life. Additionally, the Counselor provides services to students in the home and community settings, alongside coordinating services as needed at school sites. On campus, the Counselor may provide coaching, redirection and modeling to students and school staff. The Bilingual Youth Counselor collaboratively provides short-term services to stabilize the family and promote academic and social emotional success for the youth.

About All In!

The All-In! So Cal program serves youth and families referred by their local school district in Orange County. The team consist of behavioral interventionists, therapists, and parent partners. Together, the team provides unconditional support to children whose academics are impacted by their mental health. Services are held in family homes, community locations, school sites, office locations, etc.

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

• Complete mental health notes, Intervention Preference Tool, incident reports, and other documentation as necessary in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
• Complete Intervention Preference Tools
• Form consultation relationships with school staff, including general and special educators and school leadership.
• Provide direct interventions to students as appropriate.
• Provide non-judgmental, unconditional support to children and families participating in the Seneca Programs.
• Provide case management, coordination of care and crisis management services as needed
• Facilitate client sessions, attend trainings, individual supervision, and group supervision."
• Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to plan, manage and supervise students’ treatment plans.
• Engage families in the treatment planning process.
• Provide strength-based and culturally competent services.
• Participate in professional learning communities to enhance practice and create coherence.
• Conduct community resource development.
• Maintain a client and family driven schedule that may include early mornings and evenings.
• Uphold strict confidentiality of client information.
• Travel throughout Orange County with mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

Required

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Experience implementing family-focused services (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.

Preferred

• Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs.
• Experience implementing family-focused services.

Schedule

• Full-time, Temporary
  • Monday - Friday 10am - 6:30pm (client driven schedule)
• Hybrid; provide in-person services and complete documentation remotely

Benefits

• Starting at $24.76 - $27.26 per hour
• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Mileage reimbursements
• Prorated 5 weeks of Paid Time off
• Comprehensive benefits package:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• 50% paid premiums for dependents
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington