The mission of Alum Rock Counseling Center (ARCC) is to heal families and inspire youth to reach their full potential. For 48 years, ARCC has provided a wide range of behavioral health counseling and school-based support, designed to promote health equity & educational equity, and ensure that high-risk youth stay safe, in school, and drug & violence free. The agency supports a predominantly Latinx (70%) population in underserved schools and neighborhoods throughout Santa Clara County with a focus on the high-need area of East and Central San Jose. ARCC staff provide services to youth and caregivers who otherwise might struggle to afford and/or access quality care. In 2020-21, the agency served 6,000+ individuals, through 13 different programs, including individual and family counseling, substance use prevention education, youth mentoring, family reunification, parent training/support, and services in 40+ high-need schools.
We have 85 full-time employees and dedicated volunteers that make our program run. ARCC provides the opportunity to interact with youth and families within different departments and programs of the agency. We value integrity, honor, respect, diversity, compassion, and empathy. We work together as a team. Our employees love the work they do here because they can see the difference it is making in the community and in the life of each individual.
The First 5 Counselor II will provide appropriate and approved therapeutic interventions to culturally and linguistically diverse children ages 0-5 and their families who are experiencing behaviors that influence their ability to form and maintain social relationships and/ or influence their daily functioning. The First 5 Bilingual Counselor II will offer assessments, resources, intervention and supportive services to children and their families to foster positive caregiver-child relationships while strengthening child’s developmental capacities in all domains. The Bilingual Counselor II will serve the needs of youth and their families in the clinic, home and the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Capacity to engage and develop rapport with diverse culturally and linguistic clients.
- Assess and screen for client/family strengths and needs by using age-appropriate tools.
- Provide linkage to specialized services and First Five providers that can meet clients’ developmental and/or mental health needs
- Utilize theoretical approaches to treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
- Provide therapeutic services, including dyadic and triadic therapy, appropriate for high-risk children and their families in the clinic, home and/or in the community.
- Conduct follow-up services for each client in a timely and consistent manner.
- Maintain confidential client records according to Medi-Cal standards by completing required paperwork including intakes, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, youth performance outcomes forms, etc. within expected timeframe determined by agency and county guidelines.
- Document all client contact within the required time-frame established by agency to meet county requirements.
- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team aimed at informing best practices and treatment goals for clients.
- Provide psychoeducation and coaching to parents regarding positive parenting strategies and other techniques that will strengthen the caregiver-child bond/attachment.
- Collaborate with other area service providers to support clients.
- Maintain a caseload of 15-17 clients per week and meet agency’s current productivity expectation. The caseload may be higher to meet the F5 contract and agency productivity.
- Attend team meetings, weekly reflective clinical supervision/case conferencing, and trainings necessary for professional development and as required for the agency and its funding sources.
- Understand and adhere to the laws governing child abuse reporting and elder abuse.
- Administer evaluation surveys as required by contracts.
- Conduct individual and group Triple P 4 and Triple P 5 according to program contract.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor for the benefit of the agency and its clients.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, child-development, social work or related.
- Board of Behavioral Sciences intern registration number required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- 2-4 years of counseling experience in a community based setting is preferred (internship time counts).
- Knowledge and understanding about the use of dyadic frameworks and exposure to children 0 – 5 years of age.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated computer literacy.
- Knowledge and understanding of Medi-Cal eligible service provisions and billing requirements.
- Understanding of and sensitivity to economic and cultural issues in diverse communities.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., sit, stand, bend and stoop regularly in order to interact with young children.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a positive member of the team.
- Fingerprinting and background check as required by the Department of Justice.
- Valid CA driver’s license, an automobile for agency travel, and proof of current auto insurance.
- TB clearance required every 2 years
- Proof of COVID19 vaccination
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $87,707.00 per year