Counselor II School Linked San Jose, CA
Job description
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.
- Provide individual therapy, rehabilitation, case management, family therapy, collateral and supportive counseling at school sites across Santa Clara County.
- Conduct follow-up contact for each client in a timely manner.
- Respond to client phone calls within 24 hrs.
- Maintain Medi-Cal documentation and Medi-Cal appropriate client files and complete required paperwork including intake, psychosocial assessments, service plans, case notes, youth performance outcome forms, etc. within expected timeframe.
- Meet productivity expectation of agency and contract deliverables.
- Travel to different school locations on a weekly basis.
- Maintain an active caseload of 16-20 clients per week.
- If productivity expectations are not met, the program manager will increase caseload.
- Attend Back to School Night and School Staff Meetings as needed for outreach.
- Attend weekly meetings, weekly individual supervision, weekly group supervision, and weekly programmatic supervision, and trainings necessary for professional development and as required for the agency or its funding sources.
- Understand and adhere to the laws governing child abuse reporting.
- Administer evaluation surveys as required by contract.
- Complete PSC, CANS, YSS/YSS-F Surveys, and others within the deadlines.
- Complete monthly audits and audit corrections within the deadlines.
- Maintain a healthy work relationship and boundaries with ARCC staff and partner schools.
- Perform related duties as assigned by program manager for the benefit of the agency and its clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in psychology, social work counseling or related field.
- BBS registration required.
- At least two years’ experience in a school-based service agency as a counselor, caseworker or related position.
- Bilingual/biliterate competence in Spanish/English or Vietnamese/English preferred.
- Medi-Cal documentation trained.
- Experience working with diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Able to work independently and as a positive member of a 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.
- Must be vaccinated and fully boosted.
Location: 777 N. First Street Suite 444, San Jose, CA 95112
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,230.95 - $79,706.52 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
