Residential Counselor

1 week ago


San Marcos, California, United States Casa de Amparo Full time

Are you eager to embark on a fulfilling career in social services?

Look no further than Casa de Amparo, a prime opportunity to jump-start your journey. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals and are considering a path in social services or the criminal justice system, we have the perfect position for you as a Residential Counselor.

At Casa de Amparo, you will become part of a dedicated team of like-minded professionals, all striving to positively impact the lives of young people. We have the following available shift

PM Shift from 2 00PM to 12 00AM

As an incentive, a shift differential pay applies to this position.

For those seeking stability, the role offers full-time employment, consisting of four days a week, with each shift spanning 10 hours. Additionally, the position comes with excellent health benefits and generous paid time off accruals for full-time staff.

Join Casa de Amparo today and take the first step towards a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference

Casa de Amparo is hiring for the following shift

Residential Counselor

Full time is 4 days/week 10 hours/shift

Must be willing to work on the weekends

Base rate is $20.00/hours plus $0.50/hour differential

Description of Casa de Amparo Residential Services Program

Casa de Amparo is a leader in treating and preventing child abuse and neglect in San Diego County and all over the state of California. Our Residential Services Program services youth ages 12-18 years old (including non-minor dependents and their children), traumatized by child abuse or neglect. Each one of our youths receive comprehensive trauma-informed care tailored to their individual physical, social, emotional, developmental, and educational needs, while also ensuring they have healthy childhood experiences.

General Function

Being a Residential Counselor for the youth at Casa de Amparo is a challenging and rewarding career. You are essential to the care and rehabilitation of our youth. As a Residential Counselor, you provide safety, protection, physical care, and social and moral guidance as well as teach life skills and are a role model for our youth in our Residential Services Program. You also work together with Program Managers and Clinical Staff to ensure that the youth you care for are receiving the best treatment and childhood experience that is right for them.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal opportunity and diversity are fundamental principles at Casa De Amparo. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/ preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements

+ Must be at least 21 years of age.

+ Must be in accordance with Casa de Amparo through Community Care Licensing (CCL), which includes clearance by FBI, DOJ, and CACI.

+ Must be able to meet one of the following three requirements:

+ One year of full-time experience working OR volunteering in a residential treatment program OR

+ Be in possession of a Bachelors Degree OR

+ Have at least 12 units (credits) in human development, child development, psychology, or related subject AND 100 hours of experience working with youth.

+ Must possess maturity, good judgement and the ability to be a positive role model for youth ages 0-18 years old.

+ Must be able to work as part of a team.

+ Must be able to work shifts up to 10 hours in length.

+ Must have ambulatory, auditory and visual skills to observe and physically intervene with residents when required.

+ Must be physically able to participate in activities and perform related physical skills, including, but not limited to, crouching, lifting 50 pounds, crawling on hands and knees, and walking up and down stairs.

+ Ability to comply with all employment requirements including, but not limited to:

+ CPR/ Pediatric First Aid

+ Physical, tuberculosis and drug screen clearance

+ Clear DMV record and approval from insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles

+ Must provide proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles.

+ English proficient (bilingual and bi-cultural preferred).

Preferred Experience

+ Worked with disabled or medically fragile clients.

+ Knowledge of developmental needs of children ages 0-18 years throughout each developmental stage.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal opportunity and diversity are fundamental principles at Casa De Amparo. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/ preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.



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