Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Counseling Services Manger, the Counselor will provide direct services to adults and/or children at the WEAVE Counseling Center and at selected sites. Will work combination of day and evening hours.                                                                     

Responsibilities:

• Direct Client Services:
• Provide individual and group counseling and play/art therapy for children/youth
• Maintain accurate and complete client files
• Conduct parent education group
• Identify, assess and report cases of suspected child abuse/neglect to Child Protective Services
• Advocate for the concerns of children 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 parents and children

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in agency meetings and committees, as assigned
• Weekly crisis line shift
• Maintain accurate timesheets and other work-related documents
• Represent the agency in community speaking engagements and networking opportunities
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Master degree, MFT, MSW or Registered Intern or Licensed with Board of Behavioral Sciences and three to five years related experience

• Minimum of two years counseling experience working with children of various ages and backgrounds.  Play/Art therapy experience preferred
• Experience with counseling children and adults preferred
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual/bicultural individual preferred
• Complete WEAVE’s 70-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 (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