Evening PM Residential Counselor for Youth Care

Casa de Amparo; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Pension / 403(b) Retirement Plan

12 paid holidays

Paid day off on birthday

Vacation accruals

Staff appreciation events

Free flu shots

Job summary

Casa de Amparo is hiring Residential Counselors to support youth ages 12–18 in a residential treatment setting in San Diego. This part-time PM shift from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM offers a base rate of $17.50 per hour, plus a $0.50 premium and $0.50 differential, with weekend work required.

You will supervise, provide safety and basic care, lead group and individual activities, and collaborate with clinical staff to implement treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human sciences or related field.
• Valid teaching permit or child development coursework with experience.
• Experience with youth, crisis response, and collaborative care models.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and basic needs of youth and their children in residential setting.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, lead activities, and support treatment plans.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and participate in required trainings.
• Document progress and assist with crisis interventions as needed.

Skills

Maturity

Teamwork

Crisis management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in human science field

Child Development Teaching Permit

12 semester units in relevant child development courses

Alcohol/Drug Counselor certification (with 100 hours experience)

vocational training certificate or journeyperson certificate

Job description

Casa de Amparo is hiring Residential Counselors to support youth ages 12–18 in a residential treatment setting in San Diego. This part-time PM shift from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM offers a base rate of $17.50 per hour, plus a $0.50 premium and $0.50 differential, with weekend work required.

You will supervise, provide safety and basic care, lead group and individual activities, and collaborate with clinical staff to implement treatment plans.