Are you passionate about mental health and thrive when help youth and families overcome life's challenges? If so, join or Wraparound team as a Bilingual Youth Counselor today! 

As the Bilingual Support Counselor you’ll provide counseling, case management, and crisis intervention services in homes, schools, and community settings. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, participate in treatment planning, and connect clients to vital resources. This role is perfect for mental health professionals seeking hands-on experience, professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Wraparound Programs work in close partnership with Department of Social Services, Juvenile Probation, Behavioral Health, and group homes. Wraparound provides strengths-based and outcome-oriented alternatives to group care placements for children and youth between the ages of 5 -18 by drawing upon community and family strengths. The Wraparound team builds consensus and leverages the strengths of its members to identify and meet needs that require intervention to support the child/youth and family in reaching their long-term goals. Team members work with children and families providing services almost exclusively in the community: in families’ homes, schools, other community locations within a 90 mile radius of our office location.

ABOUT SENECA  

• 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
• Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques including intervening with the clients' behavioral program

REQUIRED:

• Experience/education requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable work experience OR
  • High school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable work experience
  • Applicable experience includes any paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, or working in the social services field
• Bilingual Spanish skill set
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as needed
• Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled with supervisor ahead of time
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• 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 services

• Full-time; Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
• Flexible schedule required with the ability to work early mornings, evenings, or weekend hours as needed

• Starting at $28.64 - $31.14 per hour, commensurate with experience
  
  • Salary increases each year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 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

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