Support Counselor

• 3.4 San Francisco, CA 94134 Hybrid work $21.00
• $27.40 an hour
• Full-time Apply with Indeed Support Counselor
• Juvenile Justice Program
• San Francisco
• Join Alternative Family Services as a Support Counselor, supporting foster youth clients within San Francisco Juvenile Justice (Probation) Program.

This is a field-based/out in the community-based role, where the Support Counselor works in collaboration with the treatment team, offering service delivery of our specialized foster care programs, including Children's Crisis Continuum Pilot Program (CCCPP) and Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care (E-ISFC). This role is hybrid (remote, on-site, and community based). The Program/Home office for this role is located in Vallejo, CA. This is a full-time, benefited role with some hours scheduled in the late afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends. Schedules are flexible based on your availability and discussed during the interview. About Alternative Family Services Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and over 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence. Position Overview As a Support Counselor, you'll work directly in the community, with high acuity needs clients, providing individualized services that promote healing, stability, and growth. Services include supporting emergency and long-term placements for youth referred by the San Francisco Juvenile Court. You'll collaborate with foster youth, resource parents (foster parents), and treatment teams. What You'll Do Provide support services to clients and families via methods consistent with the agency's treatment philosophy and approach. Provide a variety of interventions. This may include, but is not limited to, coaching, mentoring, skill building, tutoring and supportive feedback Serve as a reliable, positive presence for youth in their homes, schools, and communities. Provide safe and timely transportation to youth for appointments and activities. Provide crisis and emergency response. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Document all contacts, visits, and services in an electronic medical record system according to agency and county requirements Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA privacy standards. Provide guidance and trainings to resource parents (foster parents). Collaborate with caregivers, mental health clinicians, social workers, and other service providers. What We're Looking For To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a social science-related field; OR an associate degree in a related field with at least six months of experience working with emotionally disturbed children or children with serious behavioral challenges; OR at least two years of relevant experience combined with appropriate education and skills. Valid California driver's license, acceptable driving record, vehicle registration, and proof of auto insurance; ability to safely transport children using a personal vehicle. Ability to obtain and maintain all required Agency and government background clearances, including fingerprinting. Ability to remain calm and professional when supporting children with behavioral challenges and to collaborate effectively with families, co-workers, county representatives, and treatment team members. Strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to meet the linguistic needs of the population served. Commitment to cultural competency and working respectfully with diverse populations. Ability to work independently, manage time, and prioritize responsibilities with minimal supervision. Demonstrated integrity, honesty, reliability, and strong work ethic. Current CPR/First Aid certification. CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire). Preferred Qualifications Experience with Foster Family Agencies. Understanding of trauma-informed care and demonstrated experience working with youth impacted by trauma. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Driving Requirements This role involves working throughout San Francisco, Solano and Contra Costa Counties, and requires transporting clients using a personal vehicle in safe working order. Therefore, it is essential that candidates possess a valid California driver's license and maintain valid automobile insurance that includes their name as an insured driver on the policy at all times.

We Offer Rate of pay:

$21.00

• 27.

40/hour (this range includes specialized program differentials)

Bilingual Pay Differential:

Additional $1.20 per hour for demonstrated Spanish language fluency. A professional and supportive work environment A full-time position with a flexible schedule IRS standard mileage reimbursement AFS makes substantial monthly contributions on your behalf to keep out of pocket premiums at an all time low!

Benefits package which includes:

Medical Dental Vision Chiropractic & Acupuncture Flex-spending options Life and disability insurance 403(b) option Pet Insurance Over 8 weeks time off annually! (11 vacation days the first year

• accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year!

12 paid holidays including your birthday off & 12 sick days annually!) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry, Age, Color, Disability, Genetic Information, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Marital status, Medical condition, Military or veteran status, National origin, Race, Religion, Sex and Sexual orientation. #now hiring #hiring altert