Residential Counselor - Temporary (310)

Brief Description

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals with mental health issues through its diverse and supportive team. The organization is currently seeking a Residential Counselor, regardless of experience level, to contribute to their mission.

Pay/Benefits at a Glance

The pay range for this position is between $22.88 - $29.86 per hour, with the actual compensation determined by experience and other factors allowed by law. This is a temporary position with the potential for extension or conversion to a regular role.

Culture and Mission

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our staff feels at home. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. 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 promote mental and physical resilience and wellness. The Avalon program offers a safe, stable, and highly structured environment, combining intensive staffing, a milieu culture, mental health interventions, and behavior modification. Youth receive various forms of therapy, case management, medication support, and skill-building.

What You Will Do

Under supervision, you will provide high-quality, day-to-day care and supervision to participants at a residential or housing program to ensure their well-being and development while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. You will also perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree;
• Have a valid Child Development Teaching Permit;
• Have 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;
• Have 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.

Direct care staff shall be at least 21 years of age.

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.

Join Our Team

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.