Bilingual Counselor
Non-Exempt, 30 hours per week
Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Counseling Services Manager and Director of Counseling and Outreach, the Bilingual Counselor will provide direct services to Spanish- and English- speaking adults and/or children at selected WEAVE counseling sites, based on counseling needs.
Responsibilities:
Direct Client Services:
- Provide individual and group counseling for adults/children/youth
- Maintain accurate and complete client files
- Identify, assess and report cases of suspected child abuse/neglect to Child Protective Services
- Advocate for the concerns of clients with their parents, schools, the legal system, social service agencies and other helping professionals
- Foster problem-solving, conflict resolution and non-violent interactive skills among families
Other Responsibilities:
- Attend and participate in agency meetings and committees, as assigned
- Maintain accurate timesheets and other work-related documents
- Represent the agency in community speaking engagements and networking opportunities, as assigned
- Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- MSW/MFTI with current BBS registration and two years counseling experience
- Experience with domestic violence and sexual assault preferred
- Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish required
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member
- Complete WEAVE’s 68-hour classroom training and counselor certification program (post-hiring requirement)
- Provide copy of valid California driver license, have reliable transportation, and submit current proof of vehicle insurance
- Satisfactory results from DOJ background check and TB Test (post-employment offer requirement)
How to Apply: For immediate consideration, please submit resume and salary requirements to careers@weaveinc.org or fax to Human Resources at 916-443-2371. No phone calls please. For other opportunities at WEAVE, please visit our website at www.weaveinc.org. WEAVE is an EOE