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A PLACE CALLED HOME (APCH)
A Place Called Home is seeking a committed and compassionate
CounselorReports to: Director of Counseling Services FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptHours: Full-time (32-35 hours per week/schedule may vary)
Salary Range: $20 - $22/hourBenefits: Competitive health insurance
package, paid vacation, and 401K matching plan
A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth center in
South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational
programs,counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, and
fitness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they
discoverinterests and talents and develop a better sense of
themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to
increase thelikelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue
higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active citizens
capable of makingpositive change in the world in which they live.
(www.apch.org)
SUMMARYCounselor will facilitate counseling sessions and
activities for participating members and families in English and
Spanish. Counselorwill collaborate with Case Managers and
Membership Services to provide wrap around support services to
members.
Conduct intakes and coordinate services for APCH members in the
Counseling program Counsel APCH members and family thru one-on-one,
group, and play therapy techniques in English and Spanish Translate
for Director of Counseling Services as necessary for interventions
or sessions
Facilitate counseling program according to industry standards
and regulations Collaborate with department staff to plan and
implement program activities Work in conjunction with all APCH
programs to facilitate psycho-educational support to members &
training for employees Collaborate with community to develop
relationships and partnerships with other organizations Refer and
report per mandated requirements any issues of abuse and neglect
according to the law Track member progress through case notes and
Individual Program Plans (IPP) and compile monthly case
studies/reports Remain informed of best practices with regard to
administration of counseling services Remain informed of
requirements imposed by grantors and other funding sources
including the federal government Attends internal or external
meetings as requested or required Maintains strong relationships
with departments external collaborating partners
Technical and Performance SkillsOral and Written Communication
Skills Mission-Driven
Organizational and Time Management Skills DetailedDedicated to
excellence Desire to work with youth populationCollaborative Skills
(ability to work with donors, staff, board members,
volunteersComputer Skills (Proficient level of Microsoft
Office)Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish and
EnglishAbility to Network
Education/Training/ExperienceDegree: Masters degree in
counseling or clinical psychologyKnowledge of best practices in
wrap around services and family systemsMinimum of 4-6 years
experience in counseling youth and families in at-risk
environment
Physical and Mental Demands
Able to work in chaotic and high noise level environment typical
of a youth center
Sit for many hours each day; walk frequently Lift up to 25
pounds occasionally Speech and hearing within normal ranges; speech
clarity sufficient for standard face to face and telephone
communications Able to prepare detailed reports and conduct
evaluations Must be willing to work flexible schedule
EEO/Background screening requiredTo apply, please send your
cover letter and resume, to Angela Maldonado; HR Director at
[email protected] (E-mail
submission only/No phone inquiries)
