Client Support Services Counselor
Job Description
CHILDNET YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES COUNSELOR (CSSC) FOR OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISON LOCATED IN RIVERSIDE, CA.
IE Behavioral Health Services provides various support services to Foster Family Network (FFN) foster children, resource parents and their natural families as well as community-based clients. The Client Support Services Counselor (CSSC) provides regular support services to Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) placed clients, resource parents and families in the community, in collaboration with other members of the ISFC and/or mental health treatment team. The CSSC will be assigned to serve high-risk youth and work within the community, coordinating services needed to meet the needs of clients and their families. All services are provided according to county contracts and in compliance with agency policies and procedures and state requirements. Work hours may begin and end at various intervals throughout the day. WORK DAYS MAY INCLUDE SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, and two consecutive days off during the 40 hour work week are not guaranteed. Position requirements include a work schedule not consistent with eight (8) straight scheduled hours of working time. If a business-related call is received between work functions or between intervals of working time, it is expected that an attempt will be made to return the call within 30 minutes.
THE CSSC SHALL POSSESS:
THE CSSC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
All offers of employment with ChildNet Youth and Family Services, Inc. are contingent upon a post-offer, pre-hire medical clearance with an occupational physical, tuberculosis screening, and a negative drug test, including a screening for marijuana (note: while the use of marijuana is recreationally permitted in California, PROVISIONS OF OUR CONTRACTS ARE BOUND BY TITLE 21, US CODE SECTION 812 UNDER FEDERAL LAW, WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE OF MARIJUANA). A background clearance which consists of fingerprinting through the Dept. of Justice/FBI/Child Abuse Index Search is required. Underwriting requirements of this agency include keeping a valid California driver’s license, valid auto liability insurance on file, and maintaining a good driving record while employed.
EOE M/F/V/D
Company Description
WHO WE ARE ChildNet Youth & Family Services, a nonprofit corporation headquartered in Long Beach, CA. We provide Counseling, Education, Foster Care and In-Home Services to at-risk children. ChildNet has been at the forefront of providing innovative and quality care to thousands of children and their families for over 50 years. OUR MISSION To provide safe homes, education and counseling to vulnerable children and families. OUR EMPLOYEES Are a diverse group of professionals who create a culture of caring with our clients and within the organization. WHAT WE OFFER Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b Retirement including eligibility of a discretionary employer contribution after 2 years of service, Stability, Career Advancement, Tuition Reimbursement, along with generous sick, vacation and holiday time. WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! COME AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US!