Job Details

Are you an experienced bilingual-Spanish mental health professional passionate about working with youth and families in the foster care and probation system? Join our committed team in delivering services at Seneca!

The Bilingual Family Connections Specialist on the team plays a vital role in addressing permanency and connectedness for youth and families within Marin County's Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice systems. You will collaborate with social workers and probation officers, guide families through the six stages of Family Finding, and offer support groups and case management for parents navigating the foster and adoption process.

ABOUT SENECA 

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area`s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We`re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent 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 deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies Family Finding principles and stages in collaboration with families
• Establishes connections with youth, family, extended family, and natural supports regionally, utilizing in-person, phone, and video-conference interactions
• Supports family members in the Resource Parent certification process
• Organizes and leads up to 2 monthly support groups for pre- or post-adoptive parents
• Collaborates with Marin's Juvenile Justice Department to coordinate and facilitate Child and Family Team Meetings
• Attends site-specific supervisory and program meetings
• Engages in regional training and consultation groups
• Participates in the scheduled regional on-call crisis response line

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor`s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling + 2 years of experience OR
  • Associate`s degree or equivalent + 3 year of applicable experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED + 4 years of applicable experience
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, or working in the social services field
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Flexibility to work some earlier mornings or evenings, scheduled ahead of time
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies` insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED

• Experience providing strong behavioral interventions with youth in community-based setting
• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Positive client engagement and communication with parents whose children have been removed due to abuse or neglect

Schedule

• Full-time; Monday - Friday
• Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remotely
• Exact schedule can be determined with applicant and take into account their preference

Benefits

• Starting at $27.58 - $30.08 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Salary increases each year
• Mileage reimbursement
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

Please apply directly through our website utilizing the link below:

• https://careers-senecafoa.icims.com/jobs/8657/hybrid-bilingual-family-connections-specialist/job