Description: Under the general supervision of the Residential Services Manager and Director of Counseling and Outreach, the Children’s Counselor will provide direct services to children and their parents. Provide individual and group counseling for children/youth/adults. 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 support systems, schools, the legal system, social service agencies and other helping professionals. Foster problem-solving, conflict resolution and non-violent interactive skills among parents and children. 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.

Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work
• Minimum of two years counseling experience working with children, youth and adults of various ages and backgrounds
• Experience working with domestic violence and sexual assault preferred
• Registration with BBS preferred
• Play/Art therapy experience preferred
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual/bicultural individual preferred
• Complete WEAVE’s 68-hour classroom training and peer 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 (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 job or volunteer opportunities at WEAVE, please visit our website at www.weaveinc.org. WEAVE, Inc. is an EOE.