Wellness Coach, STRTP (45925)

Join us at St. Anne's Family Services: Making a Difference in Families' Lives

About Us: St. Anne's Family Services is dedicated to transforming lives and communities. We're committed to providing unwavering support to families, from pregnancy to parenthood and childhood to adulthood. Our work brings about life-changing transformation, and we're seeking a Wellness Coach to join our team and be a vital part of this mission.

Why Choose Us:

• Making a Difference : Every day, you'll contribute to breaking the cycles of poverty and ensuring families stay together, creating a lasting impact by supporting our teams.
• Collaborative Environment : Join a passionate team dedicated to our mission, where your insights and expertise are valued.
• Professional Growth : We support your career development and offer training to help you grow.
• Community Impact : Become part of a trauma informed organization that makes a positive difference.
• Work-Life Flexibility: We offer hybrid schedules for many roles and a 9/80 work schedule.

Salary and Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $25-27/hourly
• Generous 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off: 10 paid holidays, and a generous PTO policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, Non-Stop Benefits Card (we pay for most medical services and copays!)
• Dental, and Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Chiropractic and Acupuncture services, 20+ visits per year
• Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• And more!

Compensation: In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

About the Program:

• Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) : This short-term residential therapeutic program provides services to pregnant, parenting, and at-risk young women (and their children) ages 13-18 in the foster care and/or juvenile justice system. These youth are typically placed by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) or Probation Department.

Role Summary: Responsible for providing individualized care to youth and their children in STRTP to ensure comprehensive client and childcare. Ensure compliance of regulatory guidelines and abide by documentation standards. Participate in an interdisciplinary team to provide a healthy, therapeutic, and safe environment for youth and their children.

• Schedules Available:
  • Sunday through Wednesday, 12:30pm to 10:00pm with an additional day off every other week (9/80 work schedule)
  • Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00am to 4:30pm with an additional day off every other week (9/80 work schedule)
• Work Location Requirement: Based on operational needs, employees may be assigned to work at either 155 N. Occidental Blvd or the I-STRTP location at 134 N. Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, located across the street. Flexibility to work at either site is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual support to designated caseload of STRTP youth, which includes group therapeutic rehabilitation for residents in STRTP to develop daily living skills
• Craft and implement weekly life skills curriculum for all residents based on individual needs, including pregnancy and motherhood skills
• Plans and facilitates daily activities incorporating physical and leisure aspects in accordance with contractual needs, while involving residents in the planning of activities through resident council and other forms of involvement
• Coordinate linkage to appropriate intra-agency and community resources. Participate in Child and Family Team Meetings. Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure quality client care.
• Provide modeling, scaffolding, psychoeducation around childrearing, care, and supervision for parenting youth. Model problem solving for program participants and setting limits for behavior as well as providing assistance to each resident in working with a group and in handling individual problems.
• Interface with Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, court systems, schools, law enforcement, health care providers and other community liaisons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required plus 4 years of relevant work experience, or a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling with 2 years of relevant work experience, or an Associate's degree with 6 years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience in In-Home Services or work with children, adolescents, and their families preferred.
• Requires possession of reliable automobile and a valid California Driver's License as well as a driving record acceptable to the agency's insurance carrier.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.

St. Anne's Family Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply!