New Alternatives
Chula Vista, California, United States
Supervision Monitor / Transporter
Benefits
401K / Retirement Plan, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Paid Vacation
Job Description
WE WANT YOU NOW AT NEW ALTERNATIVES, INC!!!!
- Make a difference by reunifying Families in the CFWB (Child Family Welfare Being) Agency.
- New Alternatives, Inc. Family Visitation Center is a non-profit Program that provides visitation and Parent Coaching to children, youth, and families throughout San Diego County.
-Our vulnerable population of children has suffered complex trauma due to neglect and abuse.
-Our team includes passionate, dynamic, supportive, dedicated members who strive to enhance the lives of children and families we serve.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU!
-Flexible PT and FT work schedules(receive FT benefits when working only 30/hrs a week!)
-Additional TAX-FREE mileage reimbursement-$300-$500 per month, depending on your visit schedule
-Paid time off
-403B plan
-Evidenced Based Training, free CEUs
-Upward mobility and advancement within our agency
-Paid internships for graduate students!
-Comprehensive training and experience to pursue clinical graduate degrees
-Excellent Health Insurance for employees, partners, and dependents with low co-
payments
-Dental Insurance (PPO available) for employees, partners, and dependents with low
co-payments
-Discounted gym memberships
Pay: $37,440-$39,520/year depending on experience, language skills, and education PLUS mileage benefits (average-$3-6K a year**tax FREE)
WE SERVE the South Bay, Central, North Inland, and North Coastal Regions. We
build strong alliances with the families, provide resources, and positively impact family connections. We have annual festivals, backpack drives for school, toy drives for Christmas, family portraits, and birthday parties for the children we serve.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
-Transporting foster children to visits at one of our locations, community parks, and other places in the County
-Increase and reinforce empowerment, empathy, responsiveness, and active parenting
-Increasing the parent's awareness of their child’s emotional and developmental needs
-Educating parents on what brought the child into care to decrease further CFWB involvement
-Preparing parent for child’s reaction and how to circumvent the behavior through positive parenting
-Identifying and appreciating the parent’s strengths and helping them to improve their skills
-Helping and reassuring parents with regard to their role and building a support system
allowing the parent to feel comfortable during visits
WE PROVIDE AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF TRAININGS which includes Initial Staff Training, Trauma-Informed Care, Transport Training, CPR/First Aid, Pro-Act, Motivational Interviewing, Sexual Harassment, Privacy and Confidentiality, Culture Training, and many more.
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available with the greatest need during the
afternoon from 3pm-8pm. We have F/T 80, F/T60, and Part/Time positions available immediately. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a diverse workforce and drug-free environment. All employees are required to have a background check and a drug screening.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
-Degree in Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science, and/or a field related to Families. If you do not have a degree, you must have at least 2 years of childcare experience in a work setting such as YMCA, After School Programs, Nanny, Camp Counselor, etc.
-Must have a reliable car to transport children
-Bilingual is preferred but not a must
-Must have a valid Driver’s License, car insurance, and NO DUI’s