Hybrid Bilingual Support Counselor

As the Bilingual Support Counselor , you will utilize curiosity to understand how to tailor individual interventions and brainstorm different distress tolerance skills that work specifically for the clients and their individual circumstance. You will have the opportunity to implement treatment plans developed by the team and offer behavioral coaching within the process. The Bilingual Support Counselor is responsible for providing in-person services to clients, meeting them where they are within the community, while completing documentation and reports within a timely manner. If you inspire and bring joy to the mental health services that are delivered to youth and families. We encourage you to apply and join our passionate Kaiser Wraparound team today!

ABOUT KAISER WRAPAROUND

This Kaiser Wraparound Program is a partnership between Kaiser Permanente and Seneca Family of Agencies, providing behaviorally focused mental health services to youth 6 - 21 years of age and their families. The program aims to provide children and their families with the support and services they need for children to maintain the lowest level of care possible and avoid out of home placements (group homes, juvenile hall, and hospitalization). Services for families will take place in-person within Contra Costa County while other work can be completed remotely.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces 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. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide counseling and case management services to enrolled youth and families Connect clients and families to community resources and natural supports Offer crisis intervention and mental health services in various settings (home, school, community) Participate in treatment reviews, staff meetings, and IEP meetings as needed Complete mental health notes, service tracking, and required documentation Assist with transportation arrangements for school, therapy, and court appointments Provide on-call coverage to the program as scheduled Participate in all program staff meetings, and other treatment meetings when necessary Participate in weekly supervision with the Lead Clinician and/or Program Supervisor Apply crisis communication and de-escalation techniques, including physical intervention if necessary, following Seneca's training protocols

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work or related field Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as needed Bilingual Spanish skill set, pass bilingual proficiency exam 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

PREFERRED

Experience providing strong behavioral interventions with youth in community-based setting Familiarity with local services and ability to connect clients to appropriate supports

SCHEDULE

Full-time; Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6pm Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remotely On-call, scheduled with supervisor ahead of time

BENEFITS

Starting at $26.22 - $28.72 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