Per Diem Residential Counselor - STRTP (41586)

St. Anne's Family Services; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan

403(b) Company Match

Job summary

St. Anne's Family Services seeks a Per Diem Residential Counselor to monitor, supervise, and support residents and their children in a short-term residential program in Los Angeles.

The role provides a healthy, therapeutic environment and requires flexible shifts across several times of day at either the Occidental Blvd location or STRTP site. Role emphasizes safety, documentation, confidentiality, and collaboration with licensed staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related degree required.
• Valid Child Development Teaching Permit required.
• 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, Foster and Kinship Care Education, or Psychology with 100 hours on-the-job experience.
• Valid Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor certificate with 100 hours on-the-job experience.
• Vocational training certificate/credential showing journeyperson status with at least 100 hours working with youth.
• Experience as full-time staff or volunteer in a group home, STRTP, or similar program for at least one year.
• Life experience in child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, protection, and care of residents individually and in groups.
• Assist residents in group work and addressing individual problems.
• Document residents’ progress and communicate needs to professional staff.
• Ensure safety of residents during transportation to appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality per agency policies and HIPAA requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related degree

Valid Child Development Teaching Permit

12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, Foster and Kinship Care Education, or Psychology with 100 hours on-the-job

Valid Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor certificate with 100 hours on-the-job

Vocational training certificate/credential showing journeyperson status with 100 hours of youth-related experience

Full-time staff or volunteer experience in group home, STRTP or related programs for at least one year

Life experience in child welfare/mental health/juvenile justice systems

Job description

Join us at St. Anne's Family Services: Making a Difference in Families' Lives

About Us: St. Anne's Family Services is dedicated to transforming lives and communities. We're committed to providing unwavering support to families, from pregnancy to parenthood and childhood to adulthood. Our work brings about life-changing transformation, and we're seeking a Per Diem Residential Counselor to join our team and be a vital part of this mission.

Why Choose Us

• Making a Difference: Every day, you'll contribute to breaking the cycles of poverty and ensuring families stay together, creating a lasting impact by supporting our teams.


• Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate team dedicated to our mission, where your insights and expertise are valued.


• Professional Growth: We support your career development and offer training to help you grow.


• Community Impact: Become part of a trauma informed organization that makes a positive difference.


• Work-Life Flexibility: We offer hybrid schedules for many roles and a 9/80 work schedule.

Salary And Benefits

• Pay Range: $21.00-23.00/hourly


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• 403(b) Retirement Plan


• 403(b) Company Match


• And more!

Compensation

In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

About the Program: Residential Treatment Program (STRTP)

This short-term residential therapeutic program provides services to pregnant, parenting, and at-risk young women (and their children) ages 13-18 in the foster care and/or juvenile justice system. These youth are typically placed by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) or Probation Department.

Role Summary

Responsible for monitoring, supervising, and guiding the residents in their daily routine. Provides a healthy, therapeutic and safe environment for residents and their children in their direct care.

Schedule

• 7:00am to 4:00pm


• 3:00pm to 12:00am


• 11:00pm to 8:00am


• Work Location Requirement: Based on operational needs, employees may be assigned to work at either 155 N. Occidental Blvd or the I-STRTP location at 134 N. Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, located across the street. Flexibility to work at either site is required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, protection, and care of residents individually and in groups at all time.


• Provide assistance to each resident in working with a group and in handling individual problems.


• Document residents’ progress; identify possible need for professional services; communicate such findings to professional staff.


• Ensure safety of residents while transporting to and from appointments as needed.


• Maintain confidentiality as required by St. Anne’s, licensing, HIPAA, and other regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related degree
  
  
  • Have obtained a valid Child Development Teaching Permit.
  
  
  • Have completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, Foster and Kinship Care Education, or Psychology and have completed at least 100 hours of on-the-job experience working with youth.
  
  
  • Have a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have completed at least 100 hours of on-the-job experience working with youth.
  
  
  • Have 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 as determined by the department.
  
  
  • Previously been employed as a full-time staff or served as a volunteer at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year.
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.

St. Anne's Family Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply!