Do you have a passion for supporting youth’s mental health? So do we, join our Ventura County Wraparound Team!

We are looking for a Family Specialist, who will provide family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services for children, youth and families enrolled in Wraparound. As a Family Specialist, you are a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT) and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in the community at times and locations convenient to the family. As a Family Specialist, you will also work as a Counselor on the Family Urgent Response System (FURS) response team during on-call shifts to provide community-based crisis intervention and mental health services. 

ABOUT VENTURA WRAP/FURS

Wraparound/FURS are community-based programs that serve at-risk youth from ages 0-21 throughout Ventura County. The Family Specialist role works with a team of Clinicians, Facilitators, Parent Partners, and Youth Advocates to support the youth and their family. We do “whatever it takes” to help our community thrive.

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 and strongly encourages people of color to apply. 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.

WRAP:

• 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.  
• In partnership with the rest of the Seneca Wraparound team, the Family Specialist will provide individual sessions and crisis intervention as needed in client’s homes, schools, and other community locations
• Complete mental health notes and other required clinical paperwork.  
• Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to the following: time sheets, petty cash, and mileage.  
• Consult on a weekly basis with team members to provide individualized services to enrolled youth and their families

FURS:

• Work as part of a FURS mobile response team to provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed in client homes and in the community.  
• Provide aftercare services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community-based resources.  
• Complete mental health notes and other required clinical paperwork.  
• Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a social services-related field.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and workforce.  
• Strong organizational, time management and writing skills.  
• Flexible schedule with ability to work early mornings and evenings.  
• Must be able to transport clients.
• 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.
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED

• Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs.
• Experience implementing family-focused Wraparound services (preferred) or similar community-based service. 

• Full-time

• Starting at $21.22 - $23.72 per hour.
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification.
• Salary increases each year.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage.
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents.
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
  • 403b Retirement Plan.
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.