Mental Health Support Worker I (Temporary, Part-Time)

Koinonia Family Services•Antelope, CA

7h•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Koinonia Homes for Teens is seeking a qualified and compassionate individual to join our team as a temporary part-time Mental Health Support Worker (MHSW) in our adolescent residential therapeutic program located in Orangevale. The MHSW position supervises the youth's day-to-day activity in Koinonia's Homes for Teens residential program. The program serves youth 12 to 18 years of age who have had early childhood trauma with mental health and/or substance abuse issues that require residential treatment. With the assistance of coworkers, the MHSW position provides direct supervision for up to six youth as they complete their daily program activities.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Experience working with youth (including but not limited to coaching, tutoring, mentoring, daycare, volunteering or working in a school), OR a bachelor's degree, OR teaching certificate, OR Alcohol and Other Drug certification
Good boundaries
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good time management and organizational skills
Reliable and dependable
Work productively under minimal supervision
High degree of integrity and confidentiality
A reliable means of transportation
A schedule that is flexible to meet work requirements
Valid driver’s license
Auto insurance
Reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function
Able to safely and reliably transport youth to medical appointments, therapy sessions, educational activities, and other essential services
Prepared to respond to crisis situations by providing immediate transportation to ensure the safety and security of the youth
Complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI
Complete a pre-employment physical and TB test

Responsibilities

Supervise youth on outings, recreational activities and other vacation destinations
Supervision of youth
Transportation of youth
Role modeling appropriate and positive adult behavior
Participating with social workers and youth in periodic group and individual therapy sessions
Performing routine household and grounds maintenance on occasion
Performing food services for youth on occasion
Preparing paperwork and reports