TEAM SUPPORT WORKER

About the role

We are currently seeking a Team Support Worker to join our residential team in Yucaipa, CA 92399 and help us fulfill our mission to help children and families create a better future. As a Team Support Worker, you will work with foster youth ages 13‑18, providing direct supervision while in our care. You will assist youth who have suffered trauma in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and tools to break the cycle of abuse and experience success in achieving their goals with hope for a brighter future. Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short‑Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption, having helped more than 65,000 children and youth. Trinity values safety, well‑being, permanency for children and youth, embracing research‑based practices, investing in staff development, adapting to changing needs, and maintaining open, honest, and transparent governance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain “line‑of‑sight” supervision of youth, focusing on behavior, safety, and general well‑being.
• Promote growth and development in the children and assist them in reaching goals in accordance with their individualized treatment plan.
• Document behavioral problems, injuries, or accidents and provide complete and accurate documentation and reports as assigned.
• Use appropriate Trauma Informed interventions to redirect behavior and help each child develop his/her own capacity for self‑control.
• Drive a vehicle and transport youth when necessary.
• Act as a positive role model and proactively help children overcome the effects of prior trauma.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED minimum.
• One or more of the following: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Child Development; previous experience as an employee or volunteer at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year; “lived” experience in the child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, or developmental disabilities system as a consumer or caregiver; minimum of 100 hours of relevant experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor or counselor.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Able to pass a physical examination, drug clearance, criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history