PM Residential Counselor

St Anne's Family Services; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

St. Anne’s Family Services in Los Angeles seeks a Residential Counselor to supervise and guide residents in daily routines, creating a therapeutic, safe environment for mothers and youth in the STRTP program.

This role supports pregnant and parenting young women, ages 13-18, within foster care and juvenile justice contexts. The position requires appropriate degrees or permits, a valid California Driver’s License, and experience with trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• 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 at least 100 hours on-the-job experience with youth.
• Valid certificate as an Alcohol/Drug Counselor with at least 100 hours of youth work.
• Valid vocational training certificate or credential demonstrating trade skills with at least 100 hours of youth-related experience.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Valid California Child Development Teaching Permit

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

Valid Alcohol/Drug Counselor certificate + 100 hours youth experience

Vocational training certificate with 100 hours youth mentoring/teaching

Tools

California Driver’s License

Job description

Join us at St. Anne’s Family Services: Making a Difference in Families' LivesAbout 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 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 Rate: $23.50/hourlyPaid Time Off: 10 paid holidays, and a generous PTO policyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Medical, Non-Stop Benefits Card (we pay for most medical services and copays!)Dental, and Vision Insurance, Pet InsuranceChiropractic and Acupuncture services, 20+ visits per yearDisability Insurance403(b) Retirement Plan403(b) Company MatchFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)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: (9/80 work schedule)Front End: Sunday – WednesdayBack End: Wednesday – SaturdayPM: 3:00pm to 12:00am, with a flex day 3:00pm to 11:00pmLocation: 155 N Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026Work 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.Administer discipline and setting of limits for behavior.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.QualificationsMust meet one of the following:Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related degreeHave 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