Youth Counselor / Child Care Worker / Mental Health Worker

-Are you interested in:

-A rewarding career, where you can directly impact teens who are struggling?

-Free meal during your shift!?!

-Receiving extensive training on how to provide trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, teach de-escalation techniques and regulation skills to teens?

-Advanced clinical training to support your master’s degree?

-Paid internships?

What we offer employees:

• Various Shifts, days and programs available
• Excellent medical and dental benefits with low co-pays
• Vacation, Sick Time
• Extensive training opportunities, excellent experience for individuals considering a career in Social Work, Psychology, etc.
• Graduate (paid) internships available with some programs
• Multiple opportunities for advancement
• 403B Plan
• Family Fit Program through LA Fitness
• Rate depends on education level, previous experience in the field & supervisory experience. The starting rate is generally 18/hour ($18-19 depending on experience), and promotional opportunities with consistent raises are available!!

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to healing the hearts of children and teens who have survived traumatic events. Our residential treatment center is located conveniently in Chula Vista. Our beautiful large campus provides a setting where staff can engage teens in fun outdoor games, mindful activities, collaborative problem-solving, mediation strategies, and many more activities that promote self-control, regulation, and healthy emotional outlets. We need creative, motivated, passionate, and dedicated staff who can engage our vulnerable population of teens.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage SED teens in daily activities.
• Assist teens with daily living skills, self-esteem building, and emotional regulation skills.
• Work with a skilled team to provide crisis intervention skills and de-escalate teens.
• Participate in ongoing training to build your knowledge base on how trauma impacts behaviors, de-escalation techniques, meditation strategies, and behavior-specific interventions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS strongly preferred. AA with 12 credits in child care and experience will be considered.
• Experience with teens is a BIG plus.

New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing trauma-informed care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge and desire to assist the agency in carrying out this culture.

Job Type: Full-time

• Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour