Family Specialist
Do you have a passion for supporting youth’s mental health? So do we, join our Ventura County Wraparound Team!
We are looking for a Family Specialist, who will provide family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services for children, youth and families enrolled in Wraparound. As a Family Specialist, you are a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT) and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in the community at times and locations convenient to the family. As a Family Specialist, you will also work as a Counselor on the Family Urgent Response System (FURS) response team during on-call shifts to provide community-based crisis intervention and mental health services.
ABOUT VENTURA WRAP/FURS
Wraparound/FURS are community-based programs that serve at-risk youth from ages 0-21 throughout Ventura County. The Family Specialist role works with a team of Clinicians, Parent Partners, and Youth Advocates to support the youth and their family. We do “whatever it takes” to help our community thrive.
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 and strongly encourages people of color to apply. 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
WRAP:
- Provide counseling and case management services for enrolled youth and their families.
- Support client and family to connect to natural supports and community-based resources.
- In partnership with the Seneca Wraparound team and CFT, provide crisis intervention, individual rehabilitation, and other mental health services as needed at client homes, schools, and other community locations.
- Complete progress notes and other required clinical paperwork.
FURS:
- Work as part of a FURS mobile response team to provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed in client homes and in the community.
- Provide aftercare services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community-based resources.
- Complete progress notes and other required clinical paperwork.
- Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a social services-related field.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and workforce.
- Strong organizational, time management and writing skills.
- Flexible schedule with ability to work early mornings and evenings.
- Must be able to transport clients.
- Valid California driver's license, own vehicle, and insurable by Seneca's automobile policy.
- Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster required.
PREFERRED
- Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs.
- Experience implementing family-focused Wraparound services (preferred) or similar community-based service.
Schedule
- Full time; Sunday-Thursday
- 10am-6pm
- Flexible schedule/hybrid/community based
- On-call availability for FURS
- 5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
Benefits
- Starting at $20 per hour. Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
- Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
- Salary increases each year.
- 5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
- 75% paid medical premium
- Full dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
- Family leave, long-term disability, and life insurance
- 50% paid premiums for dependants
- New fertility benefits!
- 403b retirement plan
- Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.