Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 50,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. We work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents. Our many innovative programs reflect our conviction that strengthening the family is one of the most powerful ways to help heal children. With unwavering compassion, the Olive Crest family maintains a lifelong commitment to the youth and families we serve even after they have graduated from our programs.
Established, proven, and respected, Olive Crest serves nearly 1,000 children and families each day throughout California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest.
Our Mission: Olive Crest is dedicated to Preventing child abuse, to Treating and Educating at-risk children and to Preserving the family. . . "One Life at a Time."®
We are currently seeking an experienced Support Counselor in our Bellevue office to provide on-call support services to foster families, transport clients to and monitor visitations.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Provide support services to foster parents and youth assigned to caseload. Caseloads range from 8 -- 15 youths, based on need and acuity.
2. Provide independent living skills and social skills development, in-home support to foster parents, assistance in linking or maintaining youths to community services such as educational or occupational commitments or activities, and one-on-one supervision of foster youth if deemed necessary.
3. Visitation Monitor/Transportation
4. Provide transportation of children to and from monitored parental visits.
5. Report to the assigned Case Manager through verbal and written communication.
6. Provide transportation of children for various purposes as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
Qualified candidates should have at least one year of experience working with children. A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record per Olive Crest's insurance carrier is required. Experience in social services and related Bachelor's degree preferred.
To apply, please send a resume to hr-pnw@olivecrest.org or complete an online job application. To learn more about Olive Crest, view a complete list of current openings or submit a job application, please visit our website at www.olivecrest.org.
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- Location: Bellevue
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