TEAM SUPPORT WORKER

About the role

We are currently seeking a Team Support Worker to join our residential team and help us fulfill our mission to help children and families create a better future. As a Team Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work with foster youth, ages 13-18. The Team Support Worker is responsible for the direct supervision of youth while in our care.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED at a minimum, in addition to one or more of the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree in the 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 one hundred (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 and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier
• Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED at a minimum
• Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences or Child Development preferred
• One or more of the following:
• 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 one hundred (100) hours of relevant experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor or counselor

Skills

• Ability to maintain “line-of-sight” supervision of youth
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed interventions
• Ability to drive a vehicle and transport youth when necessary
• Strong communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement for Master's Degrees
• Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• Retirement Plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.

About Trinity Youth Services

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. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.