Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Counseling Services Manager and CPO, Counseling and Outreach, the Counselor will provide direct services to children, youth and adults at selected WEAVE counseling sites, including identified schools through the OVW Consolidated Youth grant.

Responsibilities:

Direct Client Services

• Provide individual and group counseling for children/youth/adults
• Provide internal and external referrals and resources
• Assist Prevention Education team with presentations and outreach events
• Provide workshops and support to school staff and parents/caregivers
• Maintain accurate, timely and complete client files, per agency guidelines
• 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

Other Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in department and agency meetings and committees, as assigned
• Maintain timely and accurate timesheets and client documentation, per agency guidelines
• Represent the agency in community speaking engagements and networking opportunities, as assigned
• Other job duties as assigned

ADA Job Characteristics:

Work environment is primarily in an office setting.  Local travel (driving) may be required to attend off-site meetings, as needed.   Lift and carry 25 lbs., extend both arms above the head and/or reach below the waist, stoop, squat, crawl, bend the back or open lower-level filing drawers, or to retrieve stored items, climb a ladder or stairs, or use an elevator.  Sit frequently and/or stand when filing, using copier, etc.  Use fine manipulation (hands and wrist) to operate a keyboard, take notes; utilize desk calculator, file and copy documents.  Corrected vision to normal range.  Speak in normal vocal tone and range and communicate clearly and concisely to others.  Apply normal reasoning and detail as required in the accomplishment of job duties.

Qualifications:

• MSW or MFT, with current California BBS registration (Associate or Licensed)

• 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
• Play/art therapy experience preferred
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member including ability to independently develop collaborative relationships with public school personnel (teachers, principals, school social workers, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual/bicultural individual preferred
• Complete WEAVE’s 69-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).

To Apply: https://secure.onehcm.com/ta/WEAVE.careers?ApplyToJob=268581125