Bilingual Wraparound Counselor

Job Posted 10/14/2024

Seneca Family of Agencies

San Jose, CA 95101

United States

Category Healthcare

Full-Time

Job Description

Overview:
Do you enjoy working with youth within the community and infuse creativity into your behavioral interventions and coping strategies? Join the Wraparound team in Santa Clara as the Bilingual Counselor!

As a Bilingual Wraparound Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting youth referred through social services, probation, or post-adoption programs. You'll deliver culturally sensitive and strength-based services while working closely with county and community partners. By providing crisis intervention, mental health counseling, and skill-building support, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth and their families, all in alignment with Wraparound principles and Seneca's mission. All services are provided almost exclusively in the community, including the families' homes, foster homes, schools, and congregate care settings.

ABOUT WRAPAROUND

The Santa Clara Wraparound program supports Santa Clara County children and adolescents in the Child Welfare, Probation, and Mental Health systems who are transitioning from or at risk of entering out-of-home care or juvenile hall. Aimed at keeping youth in family-like settings, the program serves clients aged 5-18. Team members work with children and families providing services almost exclusively in the community: in families' homes, schools, and other community locations within a 90 mile radius of our program in San Jose, CA.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the for several consecutive years. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on 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

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

Qualifications:
REQUIRED

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

Applicable experience can include 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

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 in out-of-home care

Ability to work as a team player, with diverse population and demonstrates cultural competency

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

Skills in cultivating and maintaining relationships with community members, county partners, and other mental health providers

Ability to complete documentation promptly and efficiently

Schedule:
Full-timeOption 1: Sunday - Thursday, 8am - 5:30pm

Option 2: Tuesday - Saturday, 8am -5:30pm

Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours

Benefits:
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 certified employer

Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities

Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington