Family Support Counselor

Pay Range: $21.51 - $29.58/hr
Educational Pay: $1.00 - $3.00/hr
Bilingual Pay: $1.92/hr

Benefits:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance plan for employee and family
• 8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay
• Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
• 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Benefit

Join Victor as a Family Support Counselor – Help Others Soar!

Are you dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting positive change in your community? Do you excel in roles that combine empathy with purposeful action? Victor Community Support Services seeks compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as Family Support Counselors, supporting youth and families through life's complexities.

Whether you're just starting or looking for a meaningful career shift, we provide full training, mentorship, and a team-driven environment to help you succeed.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Family Support Counselor has responsibility for providing support services to individuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan. Services apply to youth in 24-hour residential treatment and/or consumer/clients in community based programs.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides individual and family support services in accordance with the individualized plans. Services may include: providing referrals, advocacy and support to individuals and families (clients), linkage and case management services, support groups, educational services and support, transportation, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc.
2. Able to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients.
3. Effectively manages a flexible community-based schedule.
4. Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standards within required time constraints. These may include: client contact forms, CANS, service activity summaries, data tracking, daily progress notes for all mental health services provided, mileage documentation, and other administrative duties, etc.
5. Is an active member of assigned treatment teams. Assumes assigned responsibility within the team in accordance to program needs which may include operating effectively within a Teaming Model and act as a liaison with other community agencies and resources.
6. Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
7. Completes other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory directives.

Minimum Required Education and Experience: 

1. Must possess a high school diploma/GED and two years' experience working with children, youth, adults and/or families preferred. 

Position/Program Requirements: 

1. Must possess a reliable mode of transportation to travel to assigned client homes, schools, offices, etc.  If personal vehicle is the mode of transportation, must meet Agency’s driving requirements. 
2. Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
3. Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing, walking, and running, sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds and up to 10 pounds frequently.
2. Must be physically able to perform Pro-Act Restraint Techniques, CPR and First Aid as trained.
3. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle for traveling up to 100 miles driving distance

Salary : $22 - $30