Client Support Services Counselor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science-related field (e.g., Social Work or Social Welfare, Marriage & Family Therapy, Child Psychology, Child Development, Counseling Psychology or Social Psychology, etc.) AND have at least six months of experience working with emotionally disturbed children in institutional or out-of-home care settings; OR
• Associate’s degree in a social science-related field AND at least one year of experience working with emotionally disturbed children in institutional or residential settings.
• The educational requirements may be waived for CSSCs with at least two years of experience working with emotionally disturbed children or children who have a serious behavioral problem, and who demonstrate a combination of education, skills, and experience that meets the specific cultural and linguistic needs of the target population.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have a reliable source of transportation.
• Bilingual proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Spanish is preferred, but not required.

All offers of employment with ChildNet Youth and Family Services, Inc. are contingent upon a post-offer, pre-hire medical clearance with an occupational physical, tuberculosis screening, and a negative drug test. A criminal background clearance which consists of fingerprinting through the Dept. of Justice/FBI/Child Abuse Index Search is required. An essential function of this position does require driving. Underwriting requirements of this agency include keeping a valid California driver’s license, valid auto liability insurance on file, and maintaining a good driving record while employed.

EOE M/F/V/D

Hourly range; $23-$24

Example Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and provide services to children and adolescents under the supervision of the CSSC Supervisor or their designee. This will frequently involve one-to-one interaction with a specific client for extended periods.
• Meet with clients regularly, and as often as necessary, to provide opportunities to practice new skills to support them in their home and in various community environments and situations.
• Meet level of service requirements according to the needs of each child identified as requiring services on the client treatment plan.
• Maintain availability for possible crisis intervention services 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
• Attend and participate in CFT, IEP, consult meetings, and other client-related meetings as part of the treatment implementation team.
• Complete assessments, reports and other required paperwork for timely submission to county placing agencies.
• Maintain contact notes and DMH billing documentation for each individual client.
• Identify, report, and respond to extreme behavior, such as verbal aggression, biting, hitting, kicking, throwing items (e.g., food, objects, and/or bodily fluids), self-inflicted injuries, property damage, substance abuse, etc., in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and ChildNet policies and procedures.
• Facilitate sessions with clients as scheduled throughout the week, minimizing missed sessions. Any missed sessions must be made up during the same week.
• Attend DPSS/DMH meetings, provider meetings and other community events as a representative of the agency.
• Maintain required CSSC training as outlined in the county contract.
• Maintain availability to meet client needs at varying times, including evenings and weekends.