Overnight Youth Development Counselor

Get to know us :

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

Culture :

At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words.

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ , of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are / have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and / or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Mission :

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Role Overview :

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services is accepting resumes for an Overnight Youth Development Counselor.

This is an awake, overnight position for the care and supervision of emotionally and behaviorally challenged adolescents. This position will handle any situation that may arise at night regarding the care and supervision of the adolescents.

We currently have multiple shifts available. Overnight hours are from 10 : 30pm to 8 : 30am and some of the schedules can include working weekends.

Essential Job Duties (other duties may be assigned) :

• Constant supervision, protection and care of youth, individually and in groups at all times in a manner consistent with their personal rights, to ensure safety within a trauma informed framework.
• Checks on each room in each wing at 15-minute intervals, at a minimum.
• Stays awake and alert all night. Helps a child whose sleep is disturbed by applying soothing interventions.
• Logs all incidents occurring during the night as required and leaves voicemail messages for clinicians when warranted.
• Serves as an effective advocate for all youth in placement and understands / demonstrates the requirement of reporting suspected abuse and / or mistreatment of youth under their care (this includes and is not limited to physical abuse and verbal abuse).
• Completes individual chart notes per agency policy and procedure.

What You Bring to VDM :

What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

Job Type : Full-time

Pay Range : $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Vista Del Mar's Credentials :

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.

Salary : $17 - $22