Treatment Counselor (Sunday - Wednesday)

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

Treatment Counselor (Sunday - Wednesday)

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.

The Company:

McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

The Position:

We are looking for a Treatment Counselor, who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The Treatment Counselor is responsible for providing professional Child Care Services in a culturally sensitive, trauma informed manner while serving as a positive role model.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we’re offering is $22.00-$27.00 hourly depending (Based) on experience.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Rewards Program
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree, or
• Valid Child Development Teaching Permit, or
• Completion of 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
• Valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth
• 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
• Previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or STRTP for at least one year.
• Have relevant experience as determined by CDSS to meet any of the above requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office-related software
• Possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to work independently and organize multiple projects with minimum supervision
• Able to work as a team member
• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients and staff
• Able represent the agency professionally and appropriately with all constituencies
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to drive to various sites on and off campus
• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Ability to physically restrain children (if needed)
• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index; Insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Constant supervision, protection and care of children, individually and in groups at all times in a manner consistent with their personal rights, to ensure safety within a trauma informed framework.
• Work as a part of the treatment team to help children in the development of various skills including social, vocational, educational, hygiene and other skills.
• Notation of the child’s progress and identifying the possible need for additional services and communicating those findings to the Unit Manager.
• Reporting to Unit Managers and/or those designated as Facility Managers any problems and/or recommendations.
• In collaboration with the treatment team and Child and family team (CFT), develop and implement various activities for the children.
• Administer appropriate discipline and limit setting for behaviors.
• Utilizing acquired training skills, provide crisis intervention including the use of physical restraints if needed.
• Dispense medications as directed when indicated.
• Interact with the children’s family and other significant persons in a helpful, therapeutic and non-judgmental manner.
• Complete all required documentation in a legible, professional, and timely manner.
• Successfully complete all required training and attend/participate in required meetings.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new Treatment counselors.
• Other related duties as assigned to ensure health and safety of the children.

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.