FRED FINCH YOUTH CENTER
340-Mental Health Support Specialist (Personal Services)
Company provides $2500 for individual and $5000 for family (annually), towards co-pays.
2024-2025 Benefits Guide
What You Bring to The Table (requirements):
B.A. Degree in a relevant field; years of education can be replaced with equivalent years of experience.
One year experience providing counseling or support to youth, preferably in a mental health care setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental stages of the population
Strong written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
Clean driving record: current CA Driver's License required, or the ability to obtain within 10 days after
Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation
Preferred
A.A. Degree with six or more years of work experience, OR B.A. Degree with four or more years of work experience, OR M.A. Degree with two or more years of work experience in a mental health setting.
A minimum of one (1) year experience with intellectually/developmentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed youth in a residential treatment or wraparound program setting.
Our Mission:
"Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness."
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