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6 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services has served the complex needs of at-risk youth with emotional and behavioral problems and their families throughout Southern California for nearly 70 years. Currently, Ettie Lee is seeking a Residential Counselor for its Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) in Fontana and Redlands, CA. The Position Direct Care Staff will work with Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth placed in a 24/7 residential setting by Children and Family Services (CFS)/Probation. As a member of the STRTP Team, the Residential Counselor is vital in setting the tone, direction and priorities of the residents by utilizing a Trauma-Informed Approach. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of youth, families and the community, this position may be right for you. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Managing the daily living environment of the home including supporting clients in school Work closely with therapists and are under the coordination of the Administrators and the Program Manager Helping residents manage their response to traumatic stress that results in behaviors such as running away, fighting, substance use and non-compliance Providing daily leisure-time and recreation activities Ensuring medical and dental needs are met Preparing and distributing meals and clothing shopping Documentation of client progress Maintaining a safe and clean living environment Direct Care Staff are crucial to the Ettie Lee team as they provide direct care to the youth served. They must come to the position with a great amount of dedication, acceptance and understanding. It is important they are resilient with a great deal of "bounce back" due to the pressures of the work. Why you should work with with us - great benefits: 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance for full-time employees 403 (b) Retirement Plan with 2% match 11 Paid Holidays per year Generous Time Off Accrual Unused Sick Leave Reimbursement Plan Employee Assistance Program Tuition Scholarship Employee Referral Bonus Program Must Have One Of The Following Qualifications Have a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree; Have a valid Child Development Teaching Permit; Have 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; Have a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth; Have previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center for at least one year. Requirements Must be able to pass criminal/fingerprinting background check, TB Test, physical exam and drug test Must have a valid California Driver’s License, a minimum of 5 years of driving experience and a DMV record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier Must be 21 years or older Hours and Shifts: Shifts for this position are either Sundays - Wednesdays or Wednesdays - Saturdays; hours are overnight. Your schedule will be determined in the interviewing process. Job Type/Rate: Part-Time $16.00/hour All application questions must be answered in their entirely, including professional references, and electronically signed at the end for consideration. Thank you. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Non-profit Organization Management Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services by 2x Residential Counselor - Part Time/Overnight Residential Counselor - Facility Manager AM Peer Recovery Coach (On Call) - Mental Health 611 Peer Recovery Coach CALMHSA All Shifts - Inpatient Mental Health 378 Peer Recovery Coach II - Mental Health 347 Peer Recovery Coach CALMHSA On Call - Inpatient Mental Health 378 Recovery Specialist II - PM and Overnight Available Mental Health 614 Certified Peer Specialist All Shifts On-Call - Residential Mental Health 342 Recovery Specialist On-Call Inpatient Mental Health 378 Recovery Specialist FT, PT, and Weekends Inpatient Mental Health 378 Recovery Specialist FT, PT, and Weekends Inpatient Mental Health 378 Security & Safety Monitor - Friday/Saturday & Sunday/Monday - Short Hour - Mental Health 614 We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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