Residential Counselor - Avalon (310)

DeKalb Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Holidays

401k matching

Degree assistance

Health care premiums

Job summary

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services in Oakland seeks a Residential Counselor to provide daily care and supervision within a structured program. The role supports youth in a therapeutic setting, with emphasis on safety, development, and adherence to program guidelines.

The organization offers competitive benefits, including PTO, holidays, 401k matching, degree assistance, and healthcare premiums. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located at 3800 Coolidge Ave, Oakland, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent with regulatory qualifications.
• Permits or certificates listed for California STRTP requirements.
• Experience or credentials related to youth services and group homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, day-to-day care and supervision to participants.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment in line with policies and standards.

Skills

Direct care

Youth development

Regulatory compliance

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

CA Child Development Permit

ECE units + 100h youth experience

Alcohol/Drug Counselor cert

Vocational certificate

Group home experience

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

• Location 3800 Coolidge Avenue,Oakland, CA, 94602,United States
• Base Pay $22.88 - $29.86 / Hour
• Job Category Direct Care - Residential
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work.Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Residential Counselor whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.

Pay/Benefits at a Glance:

• Pay range for this position is between $22.88 - $29.86 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• 21 PTO Days per year
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
• Affordable monthly health care premiums
• To learn more about our full benefits package, click here

Our Culture and Mission:

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

The Avalon program provides a safe, stable, and highly structured environment by combining intensive staffing, a milieu culture, mental health interventions and behavior modification. Youth are assessed at in-take and receive on-going evaluation. Individual, group, family and milieu therapy is a part of everyday life. Youth also receive case management, medication support and monitoring, expressive arts, special education, crisis intervention, behavior management and skill-building. The goal of the program is to maximize a resident’s level of functioning to enable them to engage in a pattern of everyday living like that of non-disabled peers. We strive to increase a resident’s abilities to live in a less restrictive environment with less intensive staffing, less formal structure, and more relaxed programming.

What You Will Do:

Under supervision, provides high quality, day-to-day care, and supervision to participants at a residential or housing program to ensure well-being and development of participants while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment in accordance with program regulations and philosophy, Fred Finch (hereinafter FF) policies and procedures, and accreditation standards; and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The education and experience for our Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) must follow the requirements as outlined by regulation and are listed below.

• STRTP (Education and Experience as Outlined by California’s Codeof Regulations, Title22; Personnel Requirements Section 87065:
• Direct care staff shall meet one of the following requirements prior to employment:
• 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 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; or
• Have previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center for at least one year.
• Have relevant experience as determined by the department to meet any of the above requirements.
• Direct care staff shall be at least 21 years of age.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.

Fred Finch Youth &Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any otherbasis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.