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Manuch Inc. STRTP

Residential Care Staff

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What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$52,391 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Residential Care Staff Manuch Inc. STRTP
  • 1.0 Fresno, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $19
  • $21 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Referral program Qualifications Behavioral interventions Teamwork Early childhood education Driver's License Attention to detail Vocational training Child welfare Full Job Description Minimum age 21 years old
DUTIES:
"Direct care staff" means an individual employed by a short-term residential therapeutic program to be the primary caregiver of children, who provides direct care and supervision, as well as facilitates activities and provides support services. A direct care staff shall demonstrate all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 1. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of children served in a children's residential setting. 2. Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with children who have diverse backgrounds. 3. Skills and ability to provide consistency and behavioral limits through relationship-based interventions. 4. Skills to communicate effectively with the ability to solve problems in a collaborative manner.
Population served:
Adolescents ages 12-18 (A)
DIRECT CARE STAFF SHALL MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS
1. A Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree. 2. A valid Child Development Teaching Permit. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. A valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience as determined by the department. 6. Previously been employed as a full time staff or served as a volunteer at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year. 7. Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver or other relevant experience as determined by the department. (B) At a minimum, a direct care staff shall demonstrate all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 1. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of children served in a children's residential setting.
California Department of Social Services Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply Only full-time employees eligible This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented
  • quality and precision-focused Stable
  • traditional, stable, strong processes People-oriented
  • supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented
  • cooperative and collaborative Hours per week: Evenings Weekends 20-29 30-39
Pay Frequency:
Bi weekly or Twice monthly Work Remotely No This Job Is Ideal for
Someone Who Is:
Dependable
  • more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented
  • enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible
  • enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Detail-oriented
  • would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Autonomous/Independent
  • enjoys working with little direction Innovative
  • prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity High stress tolerance
  • thrives in a high-pressure environment
Pay:
$19.00
  • $21.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid training Referral program Vision insurance
License/Certification:
California Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person