Youth Counselor

Sign-on bonus: $500

Continuation bonus: $500

What's Your Calling? 

You can find a job or you can find your mission. We want you to help us make a meaningful difference. 

Aspiranet is a one-of-a-kind social service agency dedicated to building a world where all children and youth are loved and cared for, and all families have the resources to thrive. Founded in 1975, our core mission is to help California kids and families. Aspiranet's services include foster resource family support, residential care, adoption services, support for youth making the transition from foster care to adulthood, mental health services, intensive home-based care, and community-based family resources. We provide services throughout the state. 

Your Impact 

As part of a two and or three person team, the Support Counselor II (SCII) is responsible for implementing portions of the client treatment plan. Major responsibilities include; working one-on-one with youth and care giver in the home, school or community, providing interventions in support of identified behaviors and role modeling for the caregiver and other family members on how to work with youth.

• Meet regularly with youth and caregiver on new skill acquisition.
• Develop and implement interventions related to treatment plan goals.
• Communicate client progress to family and team.
• Provide transportation when indicated.
• Document work with youth and families.
• Attend required meetings, training sessions, supervision, briefings and program activities.

  Education & Work Experience

• BA or BS degree in a related field.
  

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• Completion of 45 semester units from an approved college or university of which a minimum of 30 must be in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or a related Social Science

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• 2 years of experience in mental health related field.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Licensing and Certifications 

• Meets all required conditions of employment as set forth by the agency, funder and or regulatory body. 

Compensation: Competitive DOE 

Benefits: Aspiranet is a collaborative environment where everyone has a voice in creating the best possible outcomes for our clients and our staff. We offer an exceptional work environment and a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Our benefits package is robust, aimed at keeping you healthy and well, financially secure, providing a work-life balance, and protecting you from the unexpected.