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Eggleston Youth Centers, Inc.

Child Care Counselor

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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

One opening available for this position:
Position:
Saturday - Monday | 3:00 PM - 11:00
PM Position Title:
Child Care Counselor II Grade:
On-Call (hourly/non-exempt)
Program:
Eggleston Short-Term Residential Treatment Program (ESTRTP)
Reports To:
Facility Administrator
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Child Care Counselor 2 has the overall responsibility of providing structure, supervision and counseling of placed youth.
DUTIES:
1. May act as Facility Manager upon completion of required training 2. Supervise youth and make constant thirty (30) minutes room checks 3. Make constant hourly grounds security checks 4. Prepare all required paper work (i.e. population count sheets, room assignments, incentive sheets for merit ladder, and all other related paperwork) 5. Respond to all noise or unusual incidents 6. Awaken youth for their daily activities and school 7. Supervise chores 8. Complete required hour of annual staff trainings (40); maintains active CPR/First Aid and ProAct certifications 9. Participate in team meetings 10. Work weekends, as required 11. Enforce all medication procedures 12. Enforce home-pass and visitation procedures 13. Enforce all rules and policies of the program 14. Supervise the serving of meals and snacks 15. Write behavior and special incident reports 16. Orientate new youth to the rules, regulations, and policies of the program 17. Provide visual supervision of youth requiring special one- on- one supervision 18. Ensure the facility is clean and ready for inspection at all times and also inspect it for any damages 19. Transport youth in their personal or agency vehicle 20. Maintain a valid class C California Driver's License (or B driver's license, as required) 21. Conduct daily agency vehicle inspections and complete vehicle inspection reports 22. Enforce Title 22 regulations 23. Participate in peer reviews 24. Participate in agency/program performance and quality improvement projects 25. Adhere to agency safety protocols. 26. Perform other duties as prescribed by supervisor
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Must meet one of the following: a. Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree or b. Two years of experience as a staff or volunteer at a group home or STRTP 2. Ability to work with a culturally diverse clientele and staff 3. Valid California Driver's License and insurable driving record 4. Successful completion of a physical exam, TB test, and toxicology screen for substances 5. Criminal record and child abuse clearances
PHYSICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Must have the visual, physical and technical ability to independently operate a variety of office equipment including the use of a computer. 2. Must be capable of bending, stooping, filing, lifting of at least 25 lbs. and able to interrupt physical altercations. 3. Must have the ability to verbally communicate well with others
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTIONS
1. Interfaces with all levels of management, staff, clients and families including partner agencies.
Pay:
$21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
403(b) Flexible schedule Referral program
License/Certification:
CDL (Required)
Work Location:
In person