Children's Residential Counselor (Ages 6 - 13)

Job Description

Job Description

Children's Residential Counselor (Ages 6 - 13)

Job description:

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.

Shifts Available: 

Tuesday-Saturday 3-11pm shift.  

• 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

What You Get

• $21/hour starting pay (based on experience and education)
• Full medical & dental benefits (30+ hours/week)
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Rapid growth opportunities – we love promoting from within
• Gym membership discounts at LA Fitness & CRUNCH
• Endless on-the-job learning in trauma-informed care, mental health, and behavior intervention

New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge and/or desire in assisting the agency carry out this culture.

\nCompany 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.
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.\r\nNew Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency.