Residential Associate (On-call)

Department: Youth Prevention & Intervention Program: Casa Nuestra Status: On Call Salary: $27 per hour Schedule: Hours may vary. May also include overnight, holidays, or weekends to meet the various needs of the program. Location: Casa Nuestra, Chula Vista # of Openings: 1 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator and Director, the Residential Associate is responsible for the supervision and care of youth residing at Casa Nuestra evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight. In addition, the Residential Associate will be responsible for implementing planned schedules, ensuring program guidelines are upheld, preparing meals, safely transporting youth, and maintaining a clean and sanitized environment as well as the following: Provide supervision, support, and respond to program needs of residents ages 12 - 17 residing at Casa Nuestra. All on-call staff are required to sign up for at least two standby shifts per month, in addition to a minimum of one scheduled shift. During assigned on-call hours, staff must be available to report on-site within one hour, as needed. Staff must use the first 30 minutes of their standby shift to review the prior week’s shift logs, current youth safety plans, and emails to ensure they are informed and prepared. Staff must be available to meet with Program Coordinator at least once a month to discuss performance, development, training, resident and programmatic updates, and any relevant operational matters. Staff must attend at least two team meetings or group supervision sessions per month. Respond to medical and mental health emergencies by conducting crisis intervention and de-escalation and/or contacting appropriate personnel. Manage and distribute resident self‑administered medications as needed, in accordance with Medication Administration Record (MARS) protocols. Collaborate with residents and staff to maintain a consistent supportive, and therapeutic approach. Build rapport with residents while demonstrating professionalism, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and serving as a positive role model. Explain program requirements and guidelines to new residents and ensure compliance with these guidelines. Prepare and clean bedrooms for incoming and exiting residents. Maintain inventory and storage of personal items. Completion of assigned shift assignments including, preparing meals, taking residents on scheduled outings, driving residents to and from school and programming, cleaning out rooms when youth exit, completing checklist to ensure compliance with CCL. Conduct room safety check for any prohibited items, cleanliness and needed maintenance. Conduct hands‑off safety checks of residents upon entering Casa Nuestra. Completion of Daily Shift Reports, Resident Watch logs and/or other needed reports before end of shift. Maintain strong, consistent communication with co‑workers by providing shift updates during the 30‑minute shift change. During overnight shifts, conduct bed checks in accordance with each resident’s Resident Watch log. Ensure unauthorized people are not on Casa Nuestra property. Attend all SBCS San Diego required meetings and trainings. Any other duties assigned. Requirements Must have at least one of the following prior professional or educational experiences: A minimum of 2 years working in a group home for children or youth; or An associate of arts degree in a related field from an accredited university and 4‑years direct experience; or Two years of full‑time residential childcare experience and at least 18 college units related to behavioral health, correctional, or psychology field. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required. Effective communication and listening skills to interact with residents and team members. Must work well under pressure. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to act professionally at all times and as strong role model for residents. Personable and friendly personality. Must maintain CPR/First‑Aid certification. Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients. Conditions of Employment Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), Probation clearances, Community Care Licensing Clearances, Child Abuse Central Index Check (CACI), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, Physical Exam, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, Immunizations (TDAP, MMR, Influenza), and such additional clearances as may be required under the program. Candidates/employees who have received a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for controlled substances, (including THC and CBD), in accordance with the County of San Diego's drug and alcohol policy and the federal Controlled Substances Act. Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy. (30% of the time.) Physical Demands Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in crisis and difficult situations. Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift. Moves throughout the building. Moves, raises, or lowers (includes upward pulling) an object or equipment up to 50 lbs. Transports an object, from 20 to 50 lbs. across the facility, for various needs. Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking). Ascending or descending stairs and ladders when applicable. Body agility is emphasized. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when ascending, descending, traversing. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with objects or office machinery. Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Communicating is important for those activities in which workers must impart information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, or quickly. Accessibility Accommodation SBCS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program – Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. At‑Will Employment Status Please note that all employment with SBCS is at‑will, which means your employment may be terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be modified. #J-18808-Ljbffr