What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1110 - Residential Counselor I position at FRED FINCH YOUTH CENTER?
Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right spot to help others at a TOP WORKPLACE in 2023.
The Fred Finch San Diego Dual Diagnosis Program is a 14-bed residential treatment facility located in Lemon Grove with a non-public school which includes integrated mental health treatment services. The program provides a safe, stable, and highly structured environment by combining intensive staffing, a milieu culture, mental health interventions, and behavior modification.
Join our team as: Residential Youth Counselor – San Diego
What You Will Do
The Residential Youth Counselor is responsible for day-to-day care and counseling of at-risk teens with special needs in a residential treatment program. The Residential Youth Counselor provides high quality care and ensures the safety of residents, staff, and site in accordance with policy, helping to implement the treatment/behavior plans for each resident in collaboration with an experienced multidisciplinary team. The Residential Youth Counselor also dispenses medications when needed, helps residents to tend to their health and wellness, and may help residents to manage their schedule or attend outside appointments or activities. Participants have complex needs, and the Residential Youth Counselor builds relationships with them and their families in a supportive environment that utilizes a strengths-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach and values compassion, respect, diversity, and accountability.
Shifts Available
Full-time, Hours and days TBD
Salary Range
In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $22.55 and $28.78 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for a $500 sign on incentive.
Amazing Benefits:
21 PTO Days per year
9 Nationally Observed Holidays
401k matching up to 6%
$150 monthly stipend for various use
Affordable monthly health care premiums:
Company provides $2500 for individual and $5000 for family (annually), towards co-pays. 2024-2025 Benefits Guide
What You Bring to The Table (requirements):
- B.A. Arts/ Science Degree (preferred) or
- High School Diploma/GED and one of the following:
- Valid Child Development Teaching Permit or
- Completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Education and have at least 100 hours of experience work with youth or
- Valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth or 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 or
- Previous employment as a staff or volunteer for a minimum of one (1) year at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic or
- Previous relevant experience as determined by CA’s Department of Social Services to meet any of the above requirements. Please see http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/entres/pdf/CCR/STRTP_ILS.pdf for more information.
Our Mission:
"Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness."
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Salary : $23 - $29
