Youth Counselor I Overnight Part Time - Turlock, United States - Aspiranet
Description
Location:
Turlock, CA, USA
Requisition Number13498**
Department:Residential**
SHIFT: Thursday/ Friday 10 PM - 8 AM or Sunday/Monday 10 PM - 8 AM
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.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Therapeutic Youth Counselor I (TYC I) is responsible for providing care and supervision to youth in Aspiranet's Short-term Residential Therapeutic Program and engages youth individually and in groups as part of daily routines and rituals that include meals, school, and activities, and supporting therapeutic and crisis interventions.
YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works within a therapeutic community of care by informing and supporting the implementation of future focused, strengthbased, trauma responsive treatment, transition and discharge plans and interventions.
- Implements the daily cottage schedule, adhering to routines and rhythms and honoring the individual rituals, spiritual and cultural customs of youth.
- Stages appropriate therapeutic activities, including transportation.
- Ensures a clean, safe and welcoming cottage by daily checks, monitoring supply levels and submitting orders as needed.
- Supports the compliant distribution of selfadministered medication.
- Completes written documentation and contact notes to program and funder standards.
- Develops engaging and supportive relationships with youth, families, referring parties, collaborative partners and community providers.
- Monitors the success and barriers of interventions and reports them to team lead.
- Reports incidents and program concerns to direct supervisor.
- Provides crisis intervention support compliant with defined agency care and supervision standards.
- Prepares for and attends regular program meetings, training and supervision and participates in case formulation process.
- Maintains compliance with the The Joint Commission, Community Care Licensing, CA Department of Health Care Services, and applicable regulatory and funder requirements, in addition to agency policies and procedures.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
YOUR EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Must possess any
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 12 semester units of early childhood education, psychology, adolescent development, or foster and kinship care 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.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
- Must meet all state required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing 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.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Aspira means hope. We are a network of people bringing hope forward. 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.
Pay Rate:
$ $23.00 Hourly
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