Youth Counselor Part Time

Shift Time: Fri/Sat 10 PM - 8 AM OR Sat/Sun 8AM-4P

Interested in being part of positive change and making a meaningful difference in child welfare services? Founded in 1975 with locations across California, Aspiranet is a trusted neighbor, partner, and care provider dedicated to building a world where all children and youth are loved and cared for, and all families have the resources to thrive through a unique blend of services across six distinct programs. We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapeutic Youth Counselor I in our Residential Program which provides a therapeutic campus and community home environment for youth where they can thrive and work through challenges to rewrite their life story!

Your Impact

The Youth Counselor Residential I (TYC I, Therapeutic Youth Counselor) is responsible for providing care and supervision of youth residing in a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP). You will engage youth with daily routines inclusive of school, therapeutic activities, and interventions. The TYC I is the entry-level position in the TYC series and is a member of Aspiranet’s Therapeutic Community of Care which includes Behavioral Health and Social Work professionals working together to implement an integrated treatment plan within a safe and welcoming trauma-responsive environment.

To learn more about Aspiranet's Hope Forward Campus, visit https://www.aspiranet.org/hopeforwardhiring

Your Role

• Works within a therapeutic community of care by informing and supporting the implementation of future-focused, strength-based, trauma-responsive treatment, transition, and discharge plans and interventions.
• Implements the daily cottage/group home schedule, adhering to routines and rhythms and honoring the individual rituals, and spiritual and cultural customs of each youth in Aspiranet’s care.
• Stages appropriate therapeutic activities, including transportation.
• Ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming cottage/group home environment through daily checks, monitoring supply levels, and submitting orders as needed.
• Ensures the compliant distribution of self-administered medication.
• Completes written documentation and contact notes to program and funder standards.
• Applies Aspiranet’s identified models of practice including the Aspiranet Core Practice Model, Attachment Regulation and Competency (ARC), Youth Thrive / Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework, Community Resiliency Model (CRM), Life Space Coaching and Crisis Intervention (LSCI), Professional Assault Crisis Training (ProAct), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Supports the agency in sustaining a youth-centric focus by assisting youth in bringing forward their voice throughout the treatment process.
• Develops engaging and supportive relationships with youth, families, referring parties, collaborative partners, and community providers.
• Monitors the success and barriers of interventions and reports incidents and program concerns to the team lead.
• Leads crisis intervention support in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements, coaches and engages staff in documentation, and debriefs post-crisis planning and remediation.
• Influences the development and implementation of strength-based, trauma-informed plans and interventions and advocates for the youths’ best interests.

Your Education and Work Experience

• Must possess ONE of the following:
• A BS or BA degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work, or a related field, OR
• A valid child development teaching permit, OR
• Have completed twelve (12) semester units of early childhood education, psychology, adolescent development, or foster and kinship education, OR
• A valid certificate as an alcohol and/or drug counselor, OR
• Have previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center, OR
• Have relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver, or life experience with children who have experienced high levels of trauma, or other relevant experience as determined by the department.
• Proficiency in using a computer and Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
• Must meet all state-required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing and DHCS for a licensed community care facility, i.e. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index Clearance, TB/health physical, and a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.

Compensation: Competitive DOE

Join Aspiranet’s Mission

Everyone who is part of Aspiranet is passionate about the important work they do. You'll join a group of like-minded people who care deeply about the children, youth, teens, and families in our care. When you work for Aspiranet, you join a committed team whose efforts positively affect children and families.

Aspira means hope. We are a network of people moving hope forward across California. We look forward to learning what makes you passionate!

EEO/AA

Aspiranet is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer; all applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.

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EEO/AA

Aspiranet is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer; all applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.