Trauma-Informed Youth Treatment Counselor (Sun-Wed)

Mckinley Children's Center, Inc.; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Rewards Program

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

McKinley is seeking a Treatment Counselor (Sunday - Wednesday) to provide professional child care services in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive manner. You will model positive behavior while supporting youth and families across multiple programs.

Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $27.00 per hour with a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, retirement plan with match, PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in relevant field or equivalent licensure.
• Permits or certificates as listed for child care or counseling roles.
• Experience with youth and group home settings per CDSS requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic office software.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children individually and in groups.
• Work with treatment team to develop skills in children (social, vocational, educational, hygiene).
• Document progress and communicate needs to Unit Manager.
• Report issues to Facility Managers; participate in required meetings and training.
• Provide crisis intervention and, if needed, use restraints following protocol.
• Administer medications as directed when indicated.
• Engage with families and significant others in a therapeutic manner.
• Complete required documentation timely; support orientation of new counselors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree

Valid Child Development Teaching Permit

12 semester units Early Childhood Education or Adolescent Development or Foster & Kinship Care Education; 100 hours with youth

Valid Alcohol/Drug Counselor certificate; 100 hours with youth

Valid Vocational Training certificate; 100 hours with youth

Experience in group home or STRTP (1 year+)

CDSS-determined experience as above

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

McKinley is seeking a Treatment Counselor (Sunday - Wednesday) to provide professional child care services in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive manner. You will model positive behavior while supporting youth and families across multiple programs.

Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $27.00 per hour with a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, retirement plan with match, PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities.