Mental Health Support Worker I (Full-Time)

Koinonia Family Services - • Loomis, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Koinonia Homes for Teens is hiring a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker for its adolescent residential therapeutic program in Loomis. The program serves youth ages 12 to 18 who have experienced early childhood trauma and have mental health and/or substance abuse issues requiring residential treatment. Working with coworkers, the position provides direct supervision for up to six youth as they participate in daily program activities.

The role includes supervising youth during outings, recreational activities, and other trips, and supporting their safety and well-being through reliable transportation. The successful candidate will model positive adult behavior, maintain appropriate boundaries, and work collaboratively with youth and coworkers. The position also involves occasional household and grounds maintenance, food service, and preparation of paperwork and reports.

The advertised full-time schedule is Wednesday through Saturday. Typical hours are Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The stated starting wage is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.

Employment requires a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI, a pre-employment physical, and a TB test. A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required because driving is an essential job function, including transporting youth to appointments, activities, services, and crisis situations.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have experience working with youth, such as through coaching, tutoring, mentoring, daycare, volunteering, or school work; or have a bachelor's degree, teaching certificate, or Alcohol and Other Drug certification.
• Have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Complete criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI, a pre-employment physical, and a TB test.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have good time-management and organizational skills.
• Be reliable and dependable.
• Be able to work productively under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Have a flexible schedule to meet work requirements.
• Be compassionate, maintain good boundaries, and have a passion for helping at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth in the residential program and support their day-to-day activities, with coworkers, for groups of up to six youth.
• Supervise youth during outings, recreational activities, and trips.
• Transport youth to medical appointments, therapy sessions, educational activities, other essential services, and when responding to crisis situations.
• Model appropriate and positive adult behavior.
• Participate with social workers and youth in periodic group and individual therapy sessions.
• Perform routine household and grounds maintenance on occasion.
• Provide food services for youth on occasion.
• Prepare paperwork and reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and behavioral health plans.
• PTO accrual.
• Premium pay for working certain holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Opportunity to supervise youth on outings, recreational activities, and trips while being paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed