Residential Cook & Support Staff

Project Six

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage menus, prepare nutritious meals, develop grocery lists, and maintain organized pantry and food storage.
• Supervise, protect, and support youth in individual and group settings while promoting a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Develop individualized meal plans and lead healthy living and exercise programs to encourage wellness and healthy habits.
• Document client progress, identify additional service needs, and communicate observations and recommendations to clinical and management staff.
• Provide academic, emotional, and daily living support, transport clients to appointments and activities, and assist with household tasks, including meal preparation and laundry.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and home-like facility while ensuring residents' health, safety, and well-being at all times.
• Apply crisis intervention and behavior management techniques, participate in required training, maintain CPR/First Aid certification, and perform additional duties as needed to support client care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with adolescents or young adults with emotional, behavioral, developmental or mental health challenges
• Dependable, reliable, and able to consistently maintain the assigned work schedule
• Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• $2,500 Sign On Bonus
• Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans
• 403b Retirement Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Benefit Hub - Employee Rewards and Incentives
• Pet Insurance