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We provide mental health counseling to children and youth at School Wellness Centers and in the community.
Sierra Child and Family Services is a private non-profit agency with multiple locations in Northern California since 1989. We provide mental health services to youth in their communities, homes, schools, and our outpatient clinics. We also provide Treatment Foster Care and Adoption Services in four counties. At Sierra Child and Family Services, our mission is to help families reunite, to stop cycles of abuse and to provide quality mental health services to assist families in successfully living together. Our staff shares a common goal: to help children with emotional challenges to function at their best in their communities, homes, and schools.
PREFERRED SKILLS
1. Serving youth with mild to severe mental health needs in group settings.
2. Experience working with students with social emotional learning needs.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be willing to complete a personal criminal record background check, including all clearances required by governing agencies; must meet Community Care Licensing standards for employment / facility management.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit to work with potentially violent children; must be willing to complete a TB test and health screening examination; must have unlimited capacity to employ physical emergency interventions.
3. Family Specialists must be eligible to become a Certified Wellness Coach through the State's "Education Pathway" (relevant associate or bachelor degree) or "Workforce Pathway" (any degree plus related experience).
4. Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal auto insurance, a driving record acceptable to the agency's automobile insurance carrier, and reliable transportation. Transportation of children and youth will be assigned.
5. Must obtain Red Cross First Aid / CPR certification.
6. Must possess the highest degree of professional communication skills.
7. Must possess basic knowledge of the English language.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Hourly compensation rates: Tier 1 Rate: $22 to $24. Tier 2 Rate: $25 to $27. Compensation will be based on qualifications and related experience. Details will be outlined through the interview process.
Please provide a resume and letter of interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Applicants must be able to meet State "Certified Wellness Coach" requirements: 400 hours experience plus Associate's/Bachelors in relevant field; OR, any Associate's/Bachelors plus min. of 1,350 hours field experience.
- California requires that our employees complete a criminal record background check. Are you willing to complete a criminal record background check?
- Required: Reliable transportation, current personal auto insurance, and a driving record that meets our insurance carrier requirements.
Education:
Experience:
- Mental health counseling: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- California Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
