Residential Counselor - Temporary (310)

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 31,519 - 41,135; Full time

Job summary

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide high-quality day-to-day care and supervision to participants in a residential program in Oakland, California. The pay range for this role is between $22.88 and $29.86 per hour, depending on experience. The position is full-time with responsibilities including ensuring the well-being of participants and maintaining a nurturing environment in accordance with program regulations.

The ideal candidate should have relevant education, experience working with youth, and a valid California Driver's License. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the lives of youth while working within a supportive organization dedicated to mental health healing.

Qualifications

• Direct care staff must meet education and experience requirements outlined by regulation.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience working with youth is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and supervision to participants.
• Ensure well-being and development of participants in safe environments.
• Perform related duties as assigned under supervision.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Communication skills

Ability to create safe environment

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree

Child Development Teaching Permit

12 semester units of Early Childhood Education

Tools

Valid California Driver’s License

Job description

About Us

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.

Position

We are 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.
• This is a temporary position with the potential for extension or conversion to a regular role.
• Full-Time

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, 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, provide 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 perform 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:

• 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.

Join Our Team

Residential Counselor.

Equal Opportunity

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 other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.