Youth Counselor - Swing Shift

Koinonia Family Services; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Koinonia Family Services is seeking a Youth Counselor in Rocklin, CA to provide essential care for youth aged 6 to 17 who have experienced trauma. This role involves direct support and supervision, working collaboratively with staff, and flexibility in providing care. The position offers an hourly pay rate of $20 to $23, depending on qualifications, and various employee benefits, including medical and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

401k plan participation

Holiday pay premium

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Compassionate and reliable individual.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision of youth in a residential setting.
• Implement individualized treatment plans for youth.
• Maintain records and attend mandatory meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

De-escalation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Koinonia Family Services is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Youth Counselor in its Koinonia Connections Emergency Placement Program in Rocklin, CA. The program provides short-term care for youth ages 6 to 17 with challenging behaviors, who are placed due to trauma until a more appropriate, long-term placement can be arranged.

The Youth Counselor opportunity includes:

• A great chance to support kids who have experienced trauma
• Hourly pay rate: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending upon overall qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and behavioral health plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Participation in our 401k plan
• Holiday pay premium (time-and-one-half for working certain holidays)

The following shift is available (Thursday–Sunday):

• Thursday and Friday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Responsibilities include:

• Providing direct care and supervision of youth in a residential setting
• Implementing individualized treatment plans that address their unique needs
• Working collaboratively with other staff members to ensure the safety and well-being of youth
• Maintaining records for youth
• Attending requirement meetings and trainings
• Light housekeeping and/or cooking

The ideal candidate will be a compassionate individual with good boundaries who has a passion for helping at-risk youth. They will also have good interpersonal and communication skills; good de-escalation skills (training is provided); be reliable and dependable; work productively under minimal supervision; have a high degree of integrity and confidentiality; and a schedule that is flexible to meet work requirements.

Join Our Team:

At Koinonia Family Services, we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment. In a recent employee satisfaction survey, 95% of employees reported strong coworker relationships, 96% were satisfied with their supervisors, and 94% felt respected at work. As a trauma-informed agency, we prioritize a person-centered treatment philosophy. Join us in making a meaningful impact on youth and families, bringing hope and healing to those in need.

Important Note:

Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function. The Youth Counselor must be able to safely and reliably transport youth to medical appointments, therapy sessions, educational activities, and other essential services that support their overall well-being. In addition, the Youth Counselor must be prepared to respond to crisis situations by providing immediate transportation to ensure the safety and security of the youth, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications Education

Preferred

Bachelors

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