Youth Support Counselor

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

Benefits

• Starting at $24.94 - $27.44 per 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
• Mileage reimbursements
• 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
• 50% paid premiums for dependents
• 403b retirement plan
• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and holiday pay for required holiday shifts
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California

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