Make a difference in a teen’s life! Help us assist teenagers in gaining the comprehensive skills necessary to successfully reintegrate into their local school, community and family home.
Join our dynamic team to help adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges. Our Residential Counselors play a critical role in our program, conducting individual & group activities to help teen-age residents develop social skills, resolve problems and achieve their goals. We also have Relief positions available, which have excellent opportunities for growth!
Salary range: $18.25/hr
EXCELLENT BENEFITS:
- PLUS A $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES!
- 100% Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Plan : Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vacation and Sick Leave
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
BA Degree in psychology or other related field
2 years relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice system as a consumer or caregiver
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSES:
- To communicate effectively, with the ability to solve problems in collaborative manner
- Ability to provide consistency and to provide behavioral limits though relationship-based interventions
- Qualified applicants must also have a valid California Driver License, at least of 3 years’ driving experience, a clean driving record (required) and be insurable for driving by the agency’s insurance company.
The Help Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Van Nuys, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- working in the child welfare system: 2 years (Required)
- working in a mental health or juvenile justice system: 2 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person