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Hillsides

InHome Outreach Counselor

Hillsides, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


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The Opportunity

Description

We're looking for an

In-Home Outreach Counselor – Bilingual, English and Spanish

, working in the

Healthcare Systems & Services

industry in

Los Angeles, California, United States .

Sign-On Bonus: $2000 Salary Range: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour – rates dependent upon degree and bilingual competency. Bilingual Stipend: with a BA degree: $2000, with a MA degree: $4000

As an In-Home Outreach Counselor, reporting to the Program Coordinator with Hillside, you will use your Human Services education degree and your compassion for others to build trust and support for youth and families as you strengthen confidence in those you support to enable them to be their best selves. You will be an advocate for the families you’re assigned to ensure they have access to resources needed.

What your day looks like as an In-Home Outreach Counselor:

You will conduct thorough psycho-social assessments using a standardized in-home tool and assess the well-being and safety of the children within the home environment.

By providing in-home counseling, parent education, teaching and demonstration, case management, crisis intervention, child focus activities, substitute adult role modeling and supportive services, you will provide tools to families to improve the overall family function.

While meeting with the families on a regular basis, you will continually assess the family and home for child safety and risk issues as prescribed by the MCPC case plan.

You will complete administrative tasks to track progress and report activities, which includes, complete all necessary documentation timely and accurately including progress notes, monthly reports and quarterly MCPCs, maintain client case files, provide weekly case notes, monthly reports, and mileage to your Program Coordinator by due dates.

How you will be supported:

With the collaboration of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Children’s Social Worker (CSW) and families you will implement a multi-disciplinary case planning committee (MCPC) individualized family support case plan.

By attending community networking meetings and other community meetings, you’ll gain support and community to support the communities around you.

You’ll meet weekly with your Program Coordinator for updates and guidance.

What we offer:

13 Paid Holidays per year, including, Cesar Chavez, Juneteenth, and Veterans Day (14th paid holiday if you are a veteran).

Earn up to 22 days of PTO

Flexible work schedules

This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

A comprehensive elective benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k), Pet Insurance, Legal Shield, an Employee Assistance Program

A trauma Informed Care and Diverse Equitable and Inclusivity focused organization.

Opportunities to work on various committees (TIC, DEI, Workforce Development)

In-house trainings

Buddy program for new hires

We promote from within FIRST!

Experience Required for Your Success

As an In-Home Outreach Counselor, you will have:

The ability to nurture respectful relationships with your clients and children, while being sensitive to the cultural needs of the population.

A bachelor’s degree in a Human Services specialty. A master’s degree is preferred.

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with children and their families

Ability to communicate in Spanish and English is preferred.

A valid California driver’s license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillside’s insurance carrier.

Hillsides is a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality comprehensive services and advocacy. We have provided services to surrounding communities since 1913. We promote a client-driven, strengths-based organization of excellence that embraces communities using Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles that builds trusting, collaborative relationships.

Company Description

Hillsides was founded by a compassionate young Deaconess of the Episcopal Church, Evelyn Wile. In 1913, she opened a home in Highland Park for 13 neglected and abandoned children. Wile rejected the typical institutional model of care and instead envisioned a campus of cottages where children could enjoy a country-like environment with plenty of sunshine, fresh air, and open space.

As it heads into the next 100 years, Hillsides is committed to creating lasting change in the lives of children, youth, and families by helping them heal, grow, and thrive. Hillsides experienced team will dedicate themselves to making sure that children always come first – now and in the future.

Company DescriptionHillsides was founded by a compassionate young Deaconess of the Episcopal Church, Evelyn Wile. In 1913, she opened a home in Highland Park for 13 neglected and abandoned children. Wile rejected the typical institutional model of care and instead envisioned a campus of cottages where children could enjoy a country-like environment with plenty of sunshine, fresh air, and open space.

As it heads into the next 100 years, Hillsides is committed to creating lasting change in the lives of children, youth, and families by helping them heal, grow, and thrive. Hillsides experienced team will dedicate themselves to making sure that children always come first – now and in the future.

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