Overview:
Want to make a difference helping families in need? At Seneca, that’s our job.
We are looking for a
Bilingual Behavioral Coach for our
Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) program provides behaviorally focused mental health services to children and families. These services, which are child and family focused and strength based, are provided in the community, including, but not limited to, schools, hospitals, and family homes.
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities:
- Provide time-limited, intensive behaviorally-focused mental health support services to clients and their families, which include behavior management techniques, up to and including physical restraint in emergency situations.
- Participate in treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings when necessary.
- Maintain caseload of 5-6 clients.
- Complete treatment plans, functional behavioral assessments, progress notes, monthly reports, termination reports and other required paperwork.
- Complete all required program and agency paperwork in a timely manner utilizing Seneca’s on-line documentation systems and procedures on a daily basis.
- Maintain client charts and records to Utilization Review standards.
- Maintain close communication with all treatment team members.
- Participate in weekly individual and group supervision as required.
- Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca’s mission and philosophy.
- Willing to respond to crisis situations and be part of a rotating on-call team (24 hours approximately three times per month).
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Services/Social Work/Psychology/Counseling
- Minimum 1 year of experience in delivering behavioral interventions required
- Bilingual in Spanish/English required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid California driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy
- Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and boosted
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years experience in working with children who exhibit challenging behaviors and their families in a variety of mental health settings, preferred.
- Experience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventions, preferred
Skills of an ideal candidate:
- Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
- Strong written and verbal skills, including solid computer skills in Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability and willingness to work independently in the office and in the community.
- Ability to work with a diverse population of clients.
Schedule:
- Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Flexible schedule required, with the ability to work some evening or weekend hours as needed
- Some on-call responsibilities
Benefits:
- Starting at $27.75 - 30.25 an hour, with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
- An additional compensation upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam.
- Salary increases each year.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
- 50% paid premiums for dependents.
- 403b retirement plan.
- Employer-Paid Assistance Plan.
- 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays.
- Scholarship, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
- Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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