Therapeutic Youth Counselor I (PT) – Hope Forward Campus

Aspiranet; Turlock (CA); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 32 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Aspiranet’s Hope Forward Campus in Turlock is hiring a Therapeutic Youth Counselor I to provide direct care and supervision for up to four youth, supporting structure, meals, school, activities, and therapeutic interventions.

You will collaborate with Behavioral Health and Social Work professionals to implement trauma-responsive treatment plans and participate in ongoing trainings, supervision, and licensing compliance in a dynamic, healing-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field (Psychology, Social Work or related fields preferred).
• Valid Child Development Teaching Permit.
• Completed 12 semester units in early childhood education, psychology, adolescent development, criminal justice, or foster/kinship care education.
• Valid certificate as an alcohol and/or drug counselor.
• Previous employment as a staff or volunteer at a group home or STRTP for at least 1 year.
• Relevant life experience in child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, or as a mentor/caregiver for youth who have experienced trauma.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate in a brand-new facility designed for healing and innovation.
• Implement structured daily cottage routines that honor the individual rituals and cultural traditions of youth.
• Stage and lead engaging therapeutic activities, including transportation as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, ensuring supplies and resources are available.
• Support the compliant distribution of self-administered medications.
• Complete documentation and contact notes in accordance with program and funder standards.
• Learn and apply Aspiranet’s core practice models (ARC, Youth Thrive, CRM, LSCI, ProAct, MI).
• Assist youth in amplifying their voice and choice throughout the treatment process.
• Report incidents, progress, and barriers to the supervisory team.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation consistent with agency and licensing standards.
• Attend regular meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions for professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with Community Care Licensing, The Joint Commission, and CA DHCS.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Child Development Teaching Permit

12 semester units in ECE/psych/adolescent development/criminal justice/kinship care

Alcohol/drug counselor certificate

Experience in STRTP or group home

Life experience in child welfare/mental health

Outils

Microsoft Word

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Description du poste

Aspiranet’s Hope Forward Campus in Turlock is hiring a Therapeutic Youth Counselor I to provide direct care and supervision for up to four youth, supporting structure, meals, school, activities, and therapeutic interventions.

You will collaborate with Behavioral Health and Social Work professionals to implement trauma-responsive treatment plans and participate in ongoing trainings, supervision, and licensing compliance in a dynamic, healing-focused environment.