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Spanish-Speaking Youth Support Specialist
2 months ago
Position Overview:
Are you a dedicated Bilingual Mental Health Professional with a passion for supporting youth and families? Join the Seneca team and contribute to meaningful change in the community by guiding clients towards success.
As a Spanish-Speaking Youth Support Specialist, you will deliver family-focused mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services tailored for youth and their families.
In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing trauma-informed and culturally sensitive services in various community settings, including clients' homes and schools.
About the Program:
The Santa Clara County Response Intervention Services and Empowerment (RISE) program is a collaborative initiative involving the Probation Department, Behavioral Health, and Seneca Family of Agencies. RISE caters to clients aged 12-25, offering a range of services including individual, family, and group therapy, case management, and rehabilitation.
The program's short-term objective is to provide evidence-based assessments, planning, and treatment to help youth and families meet probation requirements while addressing mental health, educational, substance abuse, and social service needs. Our long-term vision is to reduce recidivism, enhance psychosocial functioning, and improve community safety.
About Seneca Family of Agencies:
Seneca Family of Agencies has received numerous accolades for its commitment to serving traditionally marginalized communities through a comprehensive network of mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and strongly encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply.
Our programs actively engage in discussions and training aimed at promoting equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver counseling and case management services to enrolled youth and their families.
- Assist clients and families in connecting with natural supports and community resources.
- Provide crisis intervention and mental health services as needed in various community settings.
- Participate in treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as required.
- Complete mental health documentation and service tracking as necessary.
- Support planning and transportation arrangements for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings.
- Attend team meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions while adhering to clinical best practices.
- Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques, including physical management when applicable.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree OR
- Associate's degree or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience OR
- High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience may include paid or volunteer work with youth or families or in the social services sector.
Must have a flexible schedule, including availability for some evening hours and participation in a rotating emergency on-call system.
Must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and meet insurability requirements through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy.
Must have TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and comply with any state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Preferred:
- Experience working with children/youth and families facing complex and ongoing challenges.
- Experience in implementing family-centered services.
- Familiarity with community resources available for young adults.
Ideal Candidate Skills:
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and workforce.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and writing skills.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, Monday - Friday; 9 am - 5:30 pm.
Benefits:
Starting salary at $31.14 per hour, commensurate with experience, with annual salary increases.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Stipends for staff participating in emergency on-call shifts.
- 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
- 50% paid premiums for dependents.
- 403b Retirement Plan.
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development.
- Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.
Keywords:
Support Counselor, Family Support, Youth Support, Case Management, Non-Profit, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Social Services, Psychology, Social Work
