Bilingual TBS Specialist
Pay or shift range: $30.59 USD to $33.09 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description
Are you ready to support youth and families through some of their most challenging moments and help create stability where it's needed most?
About the Role
We're looking for a Bilingual Therapeutic Behavioral Services Specialist to provide hands-on, community-based mental health support to youth and families across Alameda County. You'll work with clients—typically ages 10 to 17, and up to age 20—in their homes and communities to build coping skills, respond to crises, and support stability. We'll rely on you to partner with families and other providers to deliver strengths-based care that helps youth stay safe, connected, and moving toward their goals.
About Seneca
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
Provide counseling, behavioral support, and case management services to youth and families
Deliver community-based mental health services in homes, schools, hospitals, and other settings
Support youth and caregivers in building skills, strengthening relationships, and working toward treatment goals
Connect clients and families to natural supports and community-based resources
Provide crisis intervention and use de-escalation strategies to support safety and stabilization
Collaborate with treatment providers and participate in care planning, treatment reviews, and school-based meetings as needed
Complete clinical documentation, service notes, and tracking paperwork in a timely manner
Support coordination of appointments, school-related needs, and other service logistics for clients and families
Participate in on-call response, supervision, training, and team collaboration to support quality care
Qualifications
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
Bilingual in Spanish and English required
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field
Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs (preferred)
Experience implementing family-focused services (preferred)
At least 21 years of age
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Own vehicle, Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy
Schedule
Hybrid- Full Time
Monday- Friday
9 am - 5:30 pm
In person services in throughout Alameda County
Starting at $30.59- $33.09 per hour
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
Salary increases each year
Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
Comprehensive employee benefits package
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
Partially paid premiums for dependents
Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays
Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
Specialized training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
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