Support Counselor (Part-Time)

TLC Child and Family Services, home to Journey Academy, is a leading agency in Northern California where we believe Different is Beautiful. TLC’s thriving programs offer a continuum of evidence-based treatment and relationship-focused care to youth and families. We provide comprehensive quality mental health services, foster care and adoption services, residential treatment, special education services and transitional housing. Our team is enthusiastic and dedicated to empower families, children, young adults and their support systems to cultivate resilience and authenticity by fostering healthy relationships.

Position Summary:

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the social services and child welfare field. Participation in agency and community trainings will help you increase your skills and ability. You will be a valued member of a team committed to supporting foster youth to reach their highest potential.

Here at TLC, we value collaboration and creating an environment that provides supportive family services. Flexibility, teamwork, and organization skills are needed. We are seeking an individual who can contribute their expertise, leadership, creativity, solid work ethic, and playfulness to our spirited team of social workers, service providers and resource families.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science field
• 6 months of experience working with children
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background check, drug screen and physical.
• Must have and maintain a valid California driver’s license, vehicle insurance and a good driving record; must be able to drive personal vehicle
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Support Counselor responsibilities include coaching, mentoring, skill building and supportive feedback to youth and their resource families.
• Hours vary and will include evenings and weekends.
  
  

Wage range: $20.20 – $22.74/hr.

TLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a workforce that is reflective of the ethnic and cultural makeup of our community.

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