PLACE CALLED HOME (APCH)
A Place Called Home is seeking a dynamic Bi-lingual (Spanish) Counselor
Reports to: Director of Counseling Services FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: Part-time (schedule may vary – average of 20-25hrs per week)
Benefits: 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 discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active citizens capable of making positive change in the world in which they live. (www.apch.org)
SUMMARY
The Counselor is responsible for facilitation of counseling sessions and activities for participating members and families in English and Spanish. Counselor will collaborate with Case Manager and Member and Parent Services Coordinator to provide wrap-around support services to selected participants.
Required Technical and Performance Skills
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Professionalism Networking
Customer Service Organizational Skills
Mission-Driven Dedicated to excellence
Time Management Detailed
Collaborative Skills (ability to work with donors, staff, board members, volunteers
Computer Skills (Basic level of Microsoft Office)
Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish
Education/Training
Degree: Masters degree in counseling or clinical psychology
Knowledge of best practices in wrap-around services and family systems
Experience
Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in counseling youth and families in at-risk environment
EEO
Background screening required
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and references to Angela Maldonado; HR Director at angela@apch.org (E-mail submission only/No phone inquiries)
- Location: Los Angeles
- Compensation: $15 - $18/hour
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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