Residential Counselor

Residential Counselor Redlands, CA Job Details Full-time $20 an hour Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications CADC Trauma response High school diploma or GED Driver's License Working with children Driving Meal preparation Child Development Safe environment creation Cleaning Food preparation Progress documentation Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Group home experience Entry level Early Childhood Education Under 1 year Full Job Description 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 Full-Time Residential Counselor for its Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) location in Redlands, CA.

The Position:

The Residential Counselor will 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. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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 Counselors are crucial to the Ettie Lee team as they provide direct care to the youth served. They must come to the position with a great amount of dedication, acceptance and understanding. It is important they are resilient with a great deal of "bounce back" due to the pressures of the work. Why you should work with with us - great benefits for full-time staff: 12 Paid Holidays per year Generous Time Off Accrual Unused Sick Leave Reimbursement Plan Tuition Scholarship Employee Referral Bonus Program Must have one of the following qualifications: 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.

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

Hours and Shifts:

Shifts for this position are day and swing. Wed-Sat, Sun-Wed.

Rate:

Starting at $20.00/hour

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Full-time Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have ONE of the following: 12 ECE units completed, OR a Bachelor's Degree, OR at least 1 year of experience working in STRTP (Adolescents) OR an Alcohol/Drug Certificate with at least 6 months of experience working with youth? Are you at least 21 years of age and have been a licensed driver for 3 years? Are you currently vaccinated and boosted? Can you work the following schedule: Wed-Sat (day or swing), or Sun-Wed (day or swing)?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person