Residential Counselor - New Yosemite (360)

About the role

New Yosemite is a four-bed short-term crisis stabilization program for youth, from 8 to 17, who are on the autism spectrum. Participants are struggling to be maintained at home, and their families are stressed beyond their capacity. New Yosemite offers crisis intervention, behavior stabilization, assessment, brief treatment, individual and family therapy, and comprehensive discharge planning services, with the goal of reuniting youth with their families. This combination of services, provided up to 90 days, allows for the development of comprehensive treatment and appropriate after-care plans for each youth. In this intensive therapeutic environment, 85% of the youth meet their treatment goals and return to live with their families upon completion of the program.

What You Will Do

• Under supervision, provides high quality, day-to-day care, and supervision to participants at a residential or housing program to ensure well-being and development of participants while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment in accordance with program regulations and philosophy, Fred Finch policies and procedures, and accreditation standards
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment
• Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience; or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ten (10) days of hire

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• One (1) year of providing support services or working in a residential or housing program with a similar population

Pay & Benefits

Pay range for this position is between $22.88 - $29.86 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

• 21 PTO Days per year
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
• Affordable monthly health care premiums