Share Email Opening Title School Based Counselor - Guadalupe  Category Clinical   Description The Position: Seeking a School-Based Counselor to provide counseling with high risk youth in the Guadalupe Union School District. The School-Based Counselor works with high-risk children and their families, teachers, school counselors, other school personnel and administrators. The School-Based Counselor also works with community agencies to make appropriate referrals. Clinical supervision will be provided. Sample of Duties and Responsibilities: Communicate regularly and work collaboratively with the school-based support team that includes the school principal, school psychologist, teachers, the family advocate and the school-based mental health counselors. Keeps principal apprised of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns with students. Provide direct services to high-risk children and families through direct counseling support, networking, and referral to community-based agencies. Assist students in developing behavioral skills for resisting social influences that promote high-risk behaviors through direct instruction, modeling, rehearsal, coaching and reinforcement. Assist students in developing necessary assertiveness, communication, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills that may enable them to avoid high-risk behaviors Classification, Hours and Pay Rate: The position full-time (40 hours/week) during the school year. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as sick leave accrual, limited holidays, and eligibility for flexible spending accounts and 403(b) retirement account. Pay is dependent on experience. Family Service Agency's north county DBA is Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center. Family Service Agency (FSA) has long been regarded as one of Santa Barbara County's most reliable and effective nonprofit human service organizations. Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community. We are committed to providing services where they are needed most: in the community. Eighty percent of our services are delivered on school campuses, at community centers and in clients' homes. Our programs, which serve more than 25,000 people annually, combine clinical expertise, bilingual and bicultural staff, and close collaboration with other agencies. At FSA, all services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay. It is highly recommended that you submit both a cover letter and resume.   Position Requirements Employment Standards: Masters degree required; must be an Associate MFT, ASW, LMFT, or LCSW in good standing with the BBS in CA. At least one year of past clinical experience preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Excellent analytical, computer, written and verbal communication skills required. Professional attitude, teamwork, and ability to maintain confidentiality a must. Must possess valid CA driver license and auto insurance.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift -not applicable-   Position School Based Counselor - Guadalupe   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number CLI-20-00019   Location Guadalupe   About the Organization Family Service Agency (FSA) has long been regarded as one of Santa Barbara County's most reliable and effective nonprofit human service organizations. Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community. We are committed to providing services where they are needed most: in the community. Eighty percent of our services are delivered on school campuses, at community centers and in clients' homes. Our programs, which serve more than 25,000 people annually, combine clinical expertise, bilingual and bicultural staff, and close collaboration with other agencies. At FSA, all services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://FamilyServiceAgency.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Clinic Therapist - Countywide in Santa Barbara, CA Posted on: 10/4/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Front Office Coordinator in Santa Maria, CA Posted on: 3/27/2025 [Apply Now] Family Advocate - Lompoc in Lompoc, CA Posted on: 6/18/2025 [Apply Now] Family Advocate - Santa Maria in Santa Maria, CA Posted on: 6/18/2025 [Apply Now]

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