Overnight Child Care Counselor

Hillsides • Pasadena, CA

92d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Overnight Child Care Counselor position is a full-time role dedicated to supervising and protecting children and young adults in a residential setting. The counselor will assist with classroom instruction, help children develop socially acceptable habits, and participate in the development of individual child care plans. The role requires maturity, emotional security, and the ability to engage with children in various activities, fostering their independence and personal growth. The counselor will also be involved in recreational and therapeutic activities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all residents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• AA (60 units) or bachelor's degree preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Interest in working with children
• Comfortable and responsive to children
• Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• Experience in child care or related fields
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care principles

Responsibilities

• Supervise and protect children individually and in groups at all times
• Help children acquire socially acceptable habits of behavior and develop improved personal relationships
• Assist with all classroom instruction under the guidance of the teacher
• Help each child relate to the group and handle individual problems
• Be involved in the social skills training of each resident
• Use appropriate authority and discipline to set limits for behavior
• Participate as a unit team member in the development of individual child care plans
• Display maturity, emotional security, and temperament to care for children and adolescents
• Exhibit good judgment and ability to get along with other staff members
• Provide individual understanding and empathy to residents
• Organize and participate in group discussions and leisure activities
• Structure and assist in daily living skills fostering independent functioning
• Engage in recreational and therapeutic sports activities with clients
• Ensure cleanliness of client bedrooms and common areas
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus of $2,000 paid in increments
• Bilingual stipend of $2,000 for applicable positions
• Overnight Shift Differential of $1.00 per hour
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• Earn up to 22 days of PTO
• 401(k) with no wait period and matching up to 4%
• Medical insurance options including HMO and PPO
• Employer-funded benefit to offset out-of-pocket costs
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees