Hybrid School Support Counselor - Wraparound - Seneca Family of Agencies

Overview

Are you a mental health professional that enjoys working on challenges preventing students from attending school? Join the Marin team and become a mental health counselor for youth today!

As the Support Counselor you will be part of a close knit multi-disciplinary team working together to connect youth and families to long sustainable resources and deliver high quality services. You will be responsible for providing counseling and case management services to a case load of 6-8 youth at a time. Support Counselors can expect to travel between 50-60% to meet with youth and families to provide services primarily within Marin County, including in their homes, schools, and various other local settings.

ABOUT MARIN NORTH BAY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

School Wraparound is a community-based program in partnership with Marin County school districts that provides time-limited, family-centered, strengths-based, and outcome-oriented mental health services to students and families struggling to succeed in school settings. Team members work with children and families providing services almost exclusively in the community: in families’ homes, schools, other community locations.

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 and strongly encourage people of color to apply. 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
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as needed
• 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’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
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience implementing family-focused services
• Experience providing strong behavioral interventions with youth in community-based setting

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to complete documentation promptly and efficiently
• Experience brainstorming coping strategies with youth and families
• Skills in cultivating and maintaining relationships with community members, county partners, and other mental health providers

Schedule

• Full-time; Tuesday - Saturday, 9am - 5:30pm
• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings, scheduled ahead of time
• 1 week availability for on-call emergency response, once every quarter
• Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remotely

Benefits

• Starting at $26.52 - $29.02 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

Keywords: Support Counselor, Family Support, Youth Support, Case Management, Non Profit, School, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Social Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counselor, Wraparound