Youth Counselor

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 ServicesImmediate 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 SenecaSeneca 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide counseling and case management services for enrolled youth and their familiesSupport client and family to connect to natural supports and community-based resourcesProvide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed at client homes, schools, and other community locationsParticipate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when necessaryComplete mental health notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicatedAssist with planning arrangements and transportation for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings as neededAttend team meetings, weekly trainings, individual and group supervisions, and adhere to clinical best practicesParticipate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduledQualificationsREQUIREDEducation/Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree ORAssociate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience ORHigh School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experienceApplicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services fieldFlexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as neededBe part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled with supervisor ahead of timeMust be at least 21 years of ageValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsPreferredBilingual Spanish skill setReliable in maintaining on-call responsibilities and follow-through with clients and team commitmentsSkilled in coordinating care, managing resources, and following through with service plansSCHEDULE Full-timeOption 1: Sunday - Thursday, 1:30pm - 10pmFlexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as needed BenefitsStarting at $27.32 - $29.82 per hour, commensurate with experienceAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam Salary increases each yearMileage reimbursementStipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid HolidaysComprehensive benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance PlanSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerScholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunitiesPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington