Support Counselor
Support Counselor
Posted on :
15-09-2025
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Hourly Salary
$ 21 - 24
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
15-09-2025
Job Description
Support Counselor - Santa Rosa CA
Join Alternative Family Services as a Support Counselor and take part in our mission!The Support Counselor works in the field in collaboration with the treatment team supporting families and children within the AFS Foster Care is your opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and youth in your community. See details below and apply today!
About Alternative Family Services
Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability safety and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster adoption mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and over 200 employees. We celebrate diversity equal opportunity and excellence.
Position Overview
As a Support Counselor youll work directly in the community providing individualized services that promote healing stability and growth. Youll collaborate with foster youth families and treatment teams.
This is a full-time benefited role with some hours scheduled in the late afternoons evenings and occasional weekends. Schedules are flexible based on your availability and discussed during the interview.
What Youll Do
- Deliver direct support services such as mentoring skill-building coaching tutoring and crisis response.
- Serve as a reliable positive presence for youth in their homes schools and communities.
- Provide safe and timely transportation to youth for appointments and activities.
- Document all contacts visits and services according to agency and county requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA privacy standards.
- Collaborate with caregivers mental health clinicians social workers and other service providers.
What Were Looking For
We welcome candidates with a passion for youth work and experience in behavioral health or social services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education/Experience:
- A bachelors degree in a social science related field; or an associate degree in a social science related field and have at least six months experience in working with emotionally disturbed children or children who have a serious behavioral problem; or at least two years of experience working with emotionally disturbed children or children who have a serious behavioral problem and who demonstrate a combination of education skills and experience
- Valid California Drivers License auto insurance and reliable transportation.
- Ability to maintain required background clearances (FBI/DOJ/CACI).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to de-escalate and connect with youth in crisis.
- Able to work independently manage time effectively and stay organized in a field-based role.
- Commitment to diversity equity and cultural competency in all interactions.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Foster Family Agencies.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Where Youll Work
This is a community-based role with travel throughout the Sonoma County including schools foster homes libraries and public spaces.
Perks & Benefits -We Offer
- $21.00-$24.00/hour pay rate
- Additional pay differential offered for Spanish language fluency of $1.20/hour (must be fluent)
- A professional supportive and culturally diverse work environment
- A full-time position with a flexible schedule
- IRS standard mileage reimbursement
- Benefits package which includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Chiropractic & Acupuncture
- Flex-spending options
- Life and disability insurance
- 403(b) option
- Over 8 weeks time off annually! (11 vacation days the first year accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year! 12 paid holidays including your birthday off & 12 sick days annually!)
Ready to Join Us
If youre looking for a meaningful career where your dedication helps change lives we want to hear from you. Apply today to become part of a team that believes every child deserves safety support and a sense of belonging.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry Age Color Disability Genetic Information Gender Gender Identity Gender expression Marital status Medical condition Military or veteran status National origin Race Religion Sex and Sexual orientation.#nowhiring #now hiring #jobalert #job alert
Employment Type
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