Full-Time Impactful Support Counselor – Foster Care

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alternative family servicesSan Leandro (CA)

Child, Family, and School Social Workers Other Individual and Family Services

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About the role

Alternative Family Services is seeking a dedicated Support Counselor to work in the San Leandro, CA area. You will support children and foster families, provide interventions and transport clients to appointments in a community setting. This full-time role requires CPR/First Aid, a CA driver's license, and strong English writing and verbal communication skills. You'll engage with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety and well-being in the Bay Area.

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