What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Crisis Counselor position at Seneca Family of Agencies?
Do you have a passion for supporting youth’s mental health? Come join our MRT (Mobile Response Team) in San Francisco to ensure youth and families receive comprehensive mental health services promptly. *Now offering $3,000 sign-on bonus for new employees
About the Role
The Bilingual Crisis Counselor provides brief, solution-focused mental health interventions, crisis interventions, and case management services to children and families that are involved in San Francisco systems including child welfare, San Francisco’s Department of Public Health Child Crisis program and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), and youth enrolled in San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). They work as member of a treatment team and provide services in the community, including hospitals, schools, and family homes located both within San Francisco and up to 90 miles away.
About the Program
Seneca's San Francisco Hub team strives to provide care and resources to families involved in the child welfare system and foster care services. Our goal is to strengthen permanency for children in their current placement, support them through transitions, and address their mental health and behavioral needs.
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 crisis management and intervention for youth referred by, but not limited to, the San Francisco child welfare system, San Francisco’s Department of Public Health, SFUSD, and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
- Complete risk assessments, crisis counseling, creation of behavioral plans and safety plans
- Participate in all treatment reviews, family team meetings and program staff meetings
- Complete documentation identified by supervisor in a timely and satisfactory manner
- Collaborate on a regular basis with team members including but not limited to: Child Welfare Workers, caregivers, school staff, therapists, and case managers
- Participate in weekly individual supervision and group supervision to expand skills and receive ongoing coaching and support
- Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca’s mission and philosophy
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
- Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field.
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Strong communication skills and flexibility
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Own vehicle, Valid California driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy required
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
- Preferred at least 9 months to 1-year experience in working with children with mental health needs in out of home care
Schedule:
- Full time
- Monday- Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Benefits:
- Starting at $28.40 - $30.90 per hour
- Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
- Salary increases each year
- $3,000 sign-on bonus!
- 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 flexible Paid Time Off
- 11 paid holidays
- Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
- Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington