Mental Health Support Worker I (Full-Time)

Koinonia Family Services•Loomis, CA

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Koinonia Homes for Teens is hiring a 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. With coworker support, the worker provides direct supervision for up to six youth as they participate in daily program activities. This full-time position works 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 starting wage is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour. The role requires driving youth to appointments, therapy, educational activities, and other essential services, including responding to crises that require transportation. Candidates must complete California Department of Justice and FBI criminal background clearances, a pre-employment physical, and a TB test. Koinonia Family Services describes its workplace as mission-driven, supportive, collaborative, trauma-informed, and person-centered.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age, as required by state law.
Have experience working with youth, such as coaching, tutoring, mentoring, daycare, volunteering, or working in a school; 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.
Be able to safely and reliably drive youth, including responding to crisis situations.
Have good boundaries, interpersonal and communication skills, time-management and organizational skills.
Be reliable and dependable, work productively under minimal supervision, and maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Have a flexible schedule to meet work requirements.
Complete criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI, a pre-employment physical, and a TB test.

Responsibilities

Supervise youth in their day-to-day activities and provide direct supervision for up to six youth.
Transport youth to medical appointments, therapy sessions, educational activities, other essential services, and crisis-related destinations.
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.