Residential Youth Counselor

360-Residential Youth Counselor

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Residential Counselor to help others, whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional.

• Pay range for this position is between $23.00 and $29.35 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• This position is an on-call role and requires availability as business needs arise.
• 21 PTO Days per year.
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays.
• 401k matching up to 6%.
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program.
• Affordable monthly health care premiums.

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels  are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

New Yosemite is a four-bed short-term crisis stabilization program for youth, from 8 to 17, who are on the autism spectrum. Participants are struggling to be maintained at home, and their families are stressed beyond their capacity. New Yosemite offers crisis intervention, behavior stabilization, assessment, brief treatment, individual and family therapy, and comprehensive discharge planning services, with the goal of reuniting youth with their families.

This combination of services, provided up to 90 days, allows for the development of comprehensive treatment and appropriate after-care plans for each youth. In this intensive therapeutic environment, 85% of the youth meet their treatment goals and return to live with their families upon completion of the program.

Under supervision, provides high quality, day-to-day care and supervision to participants at a residential or housing program to ensure well-being and development of participants while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment in accordance with program regulations, Fred Finch policies and procedures, and accreditation standards. Performs related duties as assigned.

• The education and experience for Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) must follow regulation as outlined by California’s Code of Regulations, Title 22;
  Personnel Requirements Section 87065.
• Direct care staff shall meet one of the following requirements prior to employment:
  • Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree.
  • Valid Child Development Teaching Permit.
  • Completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education and at least 100 hours of experience working with youth.
  • Valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with at least 100 hours 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 with at least 100 hours experience working with youth; or
  • Previously employed as staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center for at least one year.
  • Relevant experience as determined by the department to meet any of the above requirements.
• Direct care staff shall be at least 21 years of age.

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, maintained throughout employment.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• One (1) year of providing support services or working in a residential or housing program with a similar population.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.