Residential Child Care Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Residential Child Care Worker

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Full time Available Shifts :

Day Shift: 6am – 2pm; Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday

Swing Shift: 2pm -10pm; Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday

Overnight Shift: 10pm to 6am- TBD

Location: Orange, CA (working with 13-18 years old)

New Alternatives is seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join our team. New Alternatives works with children and youth at their residential home site who have experienced child abuse. The applicant will gain experience working within a residential treatment setting and will learn the skills necessary for de-escalation, emotional support, and behavioral support with clients at a high level of care treatment placement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, proof of automobile insurance and have access to reliable automobile
• At least 6 months of experience working with children (volunteer work is acceptable)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide support to the child and family
• Ensuring the safety and supervision of the clients.
• Assist in coordination of transportation of youth.
• Capability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with the child and family
• Applicant needs to have patience, compassion, and confidence to work with a population of clients that have severe emotional dysregulation and behavioral instability.
• Maintain updated accurate daily log of services provided

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)/ Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency that provides a wide range of services to children, youth and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Services include residential, outpatient, day treatment and in home support services.
New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency.

Company Description

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency that provides a wide range of services to children, youth and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Services include residential, outpatient, day treatment and in home support services.\rNew Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency.