Bilingual Family Specialist

The Bilingual Family Specialist provides family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services for youth and their families. Bilingual Family Specialist are members of a multi-disciplinary team and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in the community at times and locations convenient to the family.

ABOUT VENTURA WRAP/FURS

Wraparound/FURS are community-based programs that serve at-risk youth from ages 0-21 throughout Ventura County. The Program Supervisor role works with a team of Facilitators/Clinicians, Parent Partners, and Youth Advocates to support the youth and their family. We do "whatever it takes" to help our community thrive. The Ventura County Wraparound and FURS Program's goal is to support children, youth, and their families with complex and enduring needs to reside in the least restrictive environment that is clinically appropriate.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and case management services for enrolled youth and their families.
• Support client and family to connect to natural supports and community-based services.
• Provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed at client homes, schools, and other community locations.
• Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when necessary.
• Complete mental health notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated.
• Assist with planning arrangements and transportation for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings as needed.
• Attend team meetings, weekly trainings, individual and group supervisions, and adhere to clinical best
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Participate in providing emergency on-call response as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience may be accepted in programs that do not have a written contract requiring a Bachelor's degree as a minimum education level.
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Valid California driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy.

Preferred:

• Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs (preferred).
• Experience implementing family-focused services (preferred).

Skills of an ideal candidate:

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Strong organizational, time management, and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule:

• Part-time
  • 24 hours per week
  • Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remote
  • 1 day per week on-call FURS schedule

Benefits:

• Starting at $24.04 - $26.54 per hour, actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
  • Salary increases each year
  • Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • 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 Assistance Plan.
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

Key Words: Mental Health, Non-profit, Nonprofit, Youth, Advocate, Family, Children, Families, Behavioral Health, Healthcare, Youth Support, Family Engagement, Behavioral Coaching, Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Community Resources, Support Networks, Safety Planning, Self-Care Plans, Advocacy, Cultural Competency, Skill Development, Crisis Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Training and Supervision

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