Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the CARE Counselor Level 1 will:
- Provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and case management services to clients referred to the program by Department of Children and Family Services and other external sources.
- Provide direct counseling services to individuals, groups and families.
- Provide counseling sessions in the field (clients home, school, etc.) and in multiple HYC office settings.
- Be able to assess and respond to client safety issues and facilitate crisis intervention when appropriate.
- Facilitate parenting groups and child focused groups according to the Nurturing Parenting curriculum.
- Provide resource and referral information for clients and families.
- Complete service and coordination plans, progress notes, and other required documentation according to agency standards.
- Attend assigned meetings and other related duties.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- This position is required to learn and comply with Agency policies, procedures and ethical standards, HIPAA laws and guidelines, and the Professional Code of Ethics of the BBSE of the State of California.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters Degree in social work or counseling.
- Current associate registration with Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- One-year work experience in conducting group and individual counseling with children and families.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and evenings.
- Citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in a community based agency.
- Experience facilitating parenting group.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made, if requested, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HYC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION IS MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, NATION ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in social work or counseling
- Current associate registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- At least one year of experience conducting group and individual counseling with children and families
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and evenings
- Citizenship or permanent resident status
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency
- Experience working in a community-based agency
- Experience facilitating parenting groups
What We Do
Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC) is a community-based youth and family services organization serving Southeast Los Angeles and Long Beach. Since 1971, it has worked to eliminate barriers to self-sufficiency by empowering local youth and families. HYC provides counseling and related support through telehealth, telephone, in-person, and blended service options, making care accessible across different needs and circumstances for the communities it serves.
