Residential Youth Counselor (STRTP)

Keeping Youth Journeying Onward (KYJO) is a Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) and a Foster Family Agency. KYJO’s vision is creating opportunities for a better way of life. Our mission is to develop strong minded, positive and confident individuals through the building of trust, mentoring and creating positive life experiences.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Direct Care Youth Counselor works directly with at-risk youth (12yr - 18yr) in a STRTP setting. Direct Care Counselors act as role model and are responsible for overseeing resident behavior, guiding them to complete necessary tasks, providing emotional support and encouragement, and reporting daily activity to the facility manager. In addition, they supervise planned group and/or individual structured activities.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The essential accountabilities reflect the job’s main responsibilities and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties performed. Its content does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to individuals in this job classification.

• Ensures the health and safety of residents using a proactive approach.
• Provides verbal and non-verbal crisis de-escalation and intervention for residents.

• Prepares meals, performs housekeeping duties, and maintains facility.

• Schedules and transports residents to medical and dental appointments.

• Documents residents’ daily activities and prepares behavior and incident reports.

• Monitors residents’ hygiene and conducts monthly weight checks.

• Dispenses resident’s medicine according to physician’s orders.

• Supervises residents at various community events and functions.

• Attends meetings with residents, residential staff, and administration as required.

• Adheres to all federal, state, and local rules including company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

All incumbents of this position must be able to perform the minimum requirements of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Rules and guidelines for group home operations.

• Problem solving and conflict resolution.

SKILLS:

• Interpersonal and conversational skills.

• Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

• Works well with individuals of varying backgrounds.

• Display strong organizational skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Demonstrate patience and empathy.

• Demonstrate active listening.

• Maintain friendly and outgoing demeanor.

• Maintain regular attendance.

• Remain calm in stressful situations.

• Act as a role model for at-risk youth.

• Maintain a valid class C driver’s license.

• Maintain the State of California minimum driver's insurance.

• Stand, sit, walk, traverse, lift, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, grab, hear, talk, and see.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Direct case staff must meet one of the following qualifications:

1. A Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree; or

2. A valid Child Development Teaching Permit; or

3. Completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth; or

4. A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and at least 100 hours of experience working with youth; or

5. A 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 as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience; or

6. Previously been employed as full time staff or served as a volunteer at a group home, short-term therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year; or

7. Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver or other relevant experience.

As a condition of continued employment, must complete accrue 40 hours of in-service training within one (1) year of hire date.

Must be 21 years of age or older.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Incumbents are required to meet standards set by the State of California Community Care Licensing: physical exam and health questionnaire; Tuberculosis screening clearance; Statement of Criminal Convictions; Child Abuse Index Check; and Department of Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Required to possess and maintain a current and valid California driver’s License, acceptable DMV record and maintain the California minimum vehicle comp and collision insurance.

SHIFT AVAILABILITY:

6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday - Friday (2)

11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Th, Fri, Sat (2)

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday (2)

4 p.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday - Wednesday (2)

3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday - Monday (2)/Tues - Saturday (2)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
We provided PPE to all employees and make sure we are practicing all COVID 19 safety measures.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Company's website:

• KYJO.org

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/kyjoenterprises/

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place