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

Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) — education and experience must follow the requirements as outlined by regulation and listed below. Direct care staff shall meet one of the following requirements prior to employment:

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree
• Valid Child Development Teaching Permit
• Completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth
• Possess a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth
• Have a valid Vocational Training certificate, credential or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth
• Have previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center for at least one year
• Have relevant experience as determined by the department to meet any of the above requirements

Additional requirements

• Direct care staff shall be at least 21 years of age
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment

Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $22.88 – $29.86 per hour (actual compensation 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

Our culture & mission

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.