Job Abstract

Job ID

2024-8360

Category

Direct Care

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Are you a counselor that's thoughtful and creative with your interventions and build quick rapport with youth? Join Seneca's stellar multi-disciplinary team.

The Behavioral Interventionist designs, implements and monitors behavioral plans for students that are based on thorough assessments and collaboration with Seneca Therapist and team, school staff, and significant others in student’s life. Additionally, the Behavioral Interventionist coordinates services if needed at the school sites and provides coaching, modeling and development opportunities to school staff. The Behavioral Interventionist collaboratively provides short-term services to stabilize the family and promote academic and social emotional success for the youth.

ABOUT ALL-IN SOCAL

The All-In! So Cal program serves youth and families referred by their local school district. The team consist of behavioral interventionists, therapists, and parent partners. Together, the team provides unconditional support to children whose academics are impacted by their mental health.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

• Develop Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Form consultation relationships with school staff, including general and special educators and school leadership.
• Provide direct interventions to students as appropriate.
• Provide non-judgmental, unconditional support to children and families participating in the Seneca Programs.
• Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to plan, manage and supervise students’ behavioral plans.
• Engage families in the treatment planning process.
• Provide strength-based and culturally competent services.
• Participate in professional learning communities to enhance practice and create coherence.
• Conduct community resource development.
• Flexibility to work a family-driven schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
• Uphold strict confidentiality of client information.

REQUIRED

• Experience/education requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable work experience OR
  • High school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable work experience
  • Applicable experience includes any paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, or working in the social services field
• Ability and willingness to work independently in the community, at school sites, and in the office.
• Strong written and verbal skills, including solid computer skills in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with a diverse population of clients.
• Valid California driver's license and insurable by Seneca's automobile policy.
• Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

PREFERRED

• Experience in working with children who exhibit extremely challenging behaviors and their families.
• Experience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventions.

• Full-time
• • Monday - Friday: 10am-6:30pm
  • Flexibility required.
  • Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remotely

• Starting at $20.60 - $23.10 per hour.
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
• Salary increases each year.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • 75% paid medical premium
  • Full dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Family leave, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependants
  • New fertility benefits!
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.

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