Youth Counselor

Youth Counselor

SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES

•4.0 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $27.32•$29.82 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Family leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Mental health stabilization Spanish Professional collaboration in IEP development High school diploma or GED Driver's License Working with children Case management Driving Care plan development Clinical documentation Transportation planning Child & family counseling 1 year Care coordination Associate's degree Individual counseling Crisis intervention counseling Home & community care experience Entry level Community resource coordination Full Job Description Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of youth and families—while growing your skills in a supportive, dynamic team environment? Join our program today to make impactful changes with our dedicated team. As a Youth Counselor , you will play a vital role in providing direct counseling and case management services to youth between the ages of 2•17 and their families. This community-based position emphasizes holistic support, including connecting clients with natural supports and local resources. You will deliver mental health and crisis intervention services across diverse settings such as homes, schools, and community locations.

ABOUT IMMEDIATE STABILIZATION SERVICES

Immediate Stabilization Services (ISS) is a community-based program that supports young people, their families, and/or resource parents in times of crisis and high need to reduce the likelihood of placement disruption. Prevention and stabilization services are available 7 days a week. ISS works with young people who are dependents of Santa Clara County or at risk of child welfare involvement, including those served through hospital diversion. A family enrolled in ISS will work with an assigned clinician, a facilitator, and a team of counselors to provide individualized interventions. The ISS team collaborates with youth and caregivers to create trauma informed care plans designed to increase safety and prevent placement disruption, so that youth and caregivers feel empowered and supported while in the program.

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 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

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree OR Associate's 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 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

PREFERRED

Bilingual Spanish skill set Reliable in maintaining on-call responsibilities and follow-through with clients and team commitments Skilled in coordinating care, managing resources, and following through with service plans

SCHEDULE

Full-time Option 1: Sunday•Thursday, 1:30pm•10pm Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as needed

BENEFITS

Starting at $27.32•$29.82 per hour, commensurate with experience Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam 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