Family Support Counselor

pstrongJoin Victor as a Family Support Counselor – Help Others Soar!/strong/p pAre 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./p pWhether 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./p pstrongJob Summary:/strong/p pUnder 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./p pstrongEssential Functions:/strong/p ol liProvides 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./li liAble to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients./li liEffectively manages a flexible community-based schedule./li liCompletes 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./li liIs 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./li liMeets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable./li liCompletes other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory directives./li /ol pstrongMinimum Required Education and Experience: /strong/p ol liMust possess a high school diploma/GED and two years' experience working with children, youth, adults and/or families preferred. /li /ol pstrongPosition/Program Requirements: /strong/p ol liMust 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. /li liMust 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./li liMust be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California./li /ol pstrongPay Range: $21.51 - $29.58/hrbr /Educational Pay: $1.00 - $3.00/hrbr /Bilingual Pay: $1.92/hr/strong/p pstrongBenefits:/strong/p ul liLow-cost Medical, Dental and Vision/li liLife Insurance plan for employee and family/li li8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay/li liRetirement Savings Plan (403B)/li li100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan/li liEmployee Assistance Program/li liMileage Reimbursement/li liVerizon Wireless Discount/li liEmployee Referral Bonus Program/li liWellness Benefit/li /ul p /p