Youth Social Worker - Seneca Family of Agencies

Overview

$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!

Passionate about coordinating services for youth to ensure they are set up for success? Join the dedicated multi-disciplinary team at the Welcoming Center today!

As the Social Worker you will play a crucial role in assessing and evaluating clients to create and execute individualized treatment plans. This position requires fostering strong relationships with community members and service providers to enhance client support. You will be responsible for managing crisis situations using effective communication and de-escalation strategies as needed, while also coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

ABOUT THE WELCOMING CENTER

The Welcoming Center is a nurturing, home-like receiving facility dedicated to supporting children and youth in Santa Clara County who face the challenges of placement disruption. Our multi-disciplinary team offers safety, care, comfort, and therapeutic support around the clock, ensuring that young people receive the immediate attention they need, 24/7. We serve young individuals between the ages of 0-17 who have recently been removed from their homes, are returning after an elopement, or have experienced a sudden loss of placement. Upon arrival, children and youth are greeted by empathetic and well-trained therapists and counselors. These professionals create a calm and stable environment, carefully assessing each individual's unique needs while working to secure appropriate placement.

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 are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessment and evaluation process of clients in order to develop and implement the care plan
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers, as needed
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as needed
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of care planning and support
• Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, other professionals and implement individual client care plans and behavioral programs
• Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate
• Chart mental health notes, care plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain availability for crisis intervention services, such as on-call rotation
• Participate in individual and/or group supervision

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling
• Registered with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed
• Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled 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/English
• Experience working with youth and families

Schedule

• Full-time; 40hrs/week
• Wednesday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm & Saturday 7am - 7pm (37.5hrs/week)
• Individual & group clinical supervision scheduled separately from scheduled shift with supervisor (2.5hrs/week)

Benefits

• Starting at $84,872 - $98,872 per year, commensurate with experience
  • Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increases each year
• $2,000 sign-on bonus!
• Mileage reimbursement
• Relocation assistance may be available
• 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
• Seneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond:
  • We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
  • Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend
  • Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

Keywords: Youth Support, Family Engagement, Behavioral Coaching, Mental Health Services, Social Worker, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Community Resources, Support Networks, Safety Planning, Self-Regulation Strategies, Self-Care Plans, Advocacy, Cultural Competency, Skill Development, Documentation, On-Call Support, Crisis Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Training and Supervision, Coordination, Mental Health Awareness