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Youth Development Counselor: Sun-Wed, 3pm-11pm; Sat:8am-4pm)

Vista Del Mar · Los Angeles, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$17.68–$24.21/hrFull-time

Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) is dedicated to supporting children and families in Los Angeles County through high-quality programs and compassionate care. Our mission is to empower children, youth, and families to lead fulfilling lives by providing a trauma-responsive continuum of services.

About the role

The Youth Development Counselor (YDC) is responsible for conducting youth development activities in our residential group homes. Key responsibilities include constant supervision, care, and protection of youth, helping them develop various life skills, and implementing activities. The role also involves collaborating with the treatment team, demonstrating trauma-informed practices, and managing agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Constant supervision, protection, and care of youth, individually and in groups, ensuring safety within a trauma-informed framework.
  • Collaborate with the treatment team to help youth develop various skills including social, vocational, educational, hygiene, and other skills.
  • Develop and implement various activities for the youth.
  • Demonstrate an understanding and practice of relationship-based treatment, strength-based, Trauma-informed, and culturally/LGBTQ-sensitive approaches in working with youth.
  • Administer appropriate and effective interventions and set limits for behavior per agency policy.
  • Participate in and/or conduct cottage group meetings, and document meeting content.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Minimum 1 year experience working with adolescents in a residential treatment facility.
  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Good driving record and valid California Driver’s License.

Qualifications

  • Must have relevant professional and lived experience to support effective service delivery to children and families.
  • All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, experience, and organizational needs.

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.
  • Experience with youth development activities.

Benefits

  • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/Dependent Care, Supplemental benefits, 403(b) with employer contribution, and up to 12 paid holidays.
  • Up to 25% cell phone discounts with major carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint).
  • Mental Health Days.

Pay and Schedule

The final compensation offered will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Pay range: $17.68 - $24.21 per hour.

Schedule

Shift Schedule: M-T-W-Th-F-S
3PM-11PM
3PM-11PM
3PM-11PM
OFF
OFF
8AM - 4PM

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.

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