- A Family Support Counselor provides behaviorally focused mental health services to children and families. These services, which are family focused and strength based, are provided in the community, including, but not limited to, schools, hospitals, and family homes.
Location
- Santa Rosa
Responsibilities
- Assist the birth/foster parents in all aspects of care and supervision of the child as needed
- Provide behaviorally focused mental health support services to clients and their families
- Plan and implement individual and group activities that encourage the child's social development
- Complete the necessary Medi-Cal/mental health notes, written in a legible, billable, and a timely manner
- Submit incident reports and other necessary documentation in a timely, complete, and legible manner
- Provide supervision for visits with birth family when necessary
- Maintain a close and supportive relationship with the child's educational placement that may include in-classroom support and tutorial assistance
- Participate in treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings when necessary
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in a social service related field
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) abilities a plus
- Prefer at least 9 months experience in working with emotionally disturbed children in residential care and/or in the community
- Fingerprint clearances
- Own vehicle, California Drivers License, and insurance
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday 9:30am-6pm or Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am-6pm
- Flexible Hours
Compensation
- $14.00 an hour with a BA/BS
- Additional $2 / hour with a MA/MS
- Additional stipend for bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities upon passing Language Exam.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic coverage, as well as partially paid premiums for dependents
- 4 weeks of flexible paid time off
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities!
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)