Trauma-Informed Residential Care Specialist

Catholic Charities; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities seeks Direct Care Staff to provide client-centered, trauma-informed care in a residential setting for youth. You will work with Clinical, Educational, and JPD teams to ensure a safe, structured environment that supports individualized care plans.

The role requires establishing boundaries, de-escalation, meal planning and service, documentation, and collaboration across departments. Driving may be required to accompany youth on outings, with mandatory training completed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Social Work or related field.
• Experience with residential treatment, teaching, recreation, childcare, or other social service preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain nurturing, firm limits to promote safety, structure, accountability.
• Support clients in managing impulsive or unsafe behaviors through trauma-informed interventions.
• Perform food service, meal planning, serving meals, and supervising kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Driver's license (CA)

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Social Work/Social Service degree (BSW/BSW-related)

Behavioral Neuroscience (preferred)

Job description

Catholic Charities seeks Direct Care Staff to provide client-centered, trauma-informed care in a residential setting for youth. You will work with Clinical, Educational, and JPD teams to ensure a safe, structured environment that supports individualized care plans.

The role requires establishing boundaries, de-escalation, meal planning and service, documentation, and collaboration across departments. Driving may be required to accompany youth on outings, with mandatory training completed.