Residential Counselor - Part Time/Overnight
About The Position
Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services has served the complex needs of at-risk youth with emotional and behavioral problems and their families throughout Southern California for nearly 70 years. Currently, Ettie Lee is seeking a Residential Counselor for its Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP). The Position: Direct Care Staff work with Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth placed in a 24/7 residential setting by Children and Family Services (CFS)/Probation. As a member of the STRTP Team, the Residential Counselor is vital in setting the tone, direction and priorities of the residents by utilizing a Trauma-Informed Approach. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of youth, families and the community, this position may be right for you.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass criminal/fingerprinting background check, TB Test, physical exam and drug test
- Must have a valid California Driver’s License, a minimum of 5 years of driving experience and a DMV record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier
- Must be 21 years or older
- Have a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree; Have a valid Child Development Teaching Permit; Have completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth; Have a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth; Have previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center for at least one year.
Responsibilities
- Managing the daily living environment of the home including supporting clients in school
- Work closely with therapists and are under the coordination of the Administrators and the Program Manager
- Helping residents manage their response to traumatic stress that results in behaviors such as running away, fighting, substance use and non-compliance
- Providing daily leisure-time and recreation activities
- Ensuring medical and dental needs are met
- Preparing and distributing meals and clothing shopping
- Documentation of client progress
- Maintaining a safe and clean living environment
Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Generous Time Off Accrual
- Unused Sick Leave Reimbursement Plan
- Tuition Scholarship
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
