Per Diem Residential Counselor - STRTP

Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time

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, and to breaking the cycles of poverty and ensuring families stay together.

We are seeking a Per Diem Residential Counselor to join our team and be a vital part of this mission.

• 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.

• Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• And more!

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.

The Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) is a short‑term residential therapeutic program that 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.

Responsible for monitoring, supervising, and guiding the residents in their daily routine. Provides a healthy, therapeutic, and safe environment for residents and their children in direct care.

• 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
• 3:00 pm to 12:00 am
• 11:00 pm to 8:00 am
• Location:
  
  155 N Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

• Provide supervision, protection, and care of residents individually and in groups at all times.
• Assist residents in working with a group and in handling individual problems.
• Administer discipline and set limits for behavior.
• Document residents’ progress; identify possible need for professional services; communicate findings to professional staff.
• Ensure safety of residents while transporting to and from appointments as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality as required by St. Anne’s, licensing, HIPAA, and other regulatory agencies.

• Must meet one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related degree.
  • Valid Child Development Teaching Permit.
  • 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, Foster and Kinship Care Education, or Psychology, plus at least 100 hours of on‑the‑job experience working with youth.
  • Valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor, or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, plus at least 100 hours of on‑the‑job experience working with youth.
  • Valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and has at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience as determined by the department.
  • Previously employed full‑time or served as a volunteer at a group home, short‑term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year.
  • Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver, or life experience with children who have experienced high levels of trauma, or other relevant experience as determined by the department.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.

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

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