Overnight Children's Residential Counselor (Ages 6 - 13)

Children's Residential Counselor (Ages 6 - 13)

New Alternatives is seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join our team. New Alternatives works with children and youth at their residential home site who have experienced child abuse. The applicant will gain experience working within a residential treatment setting and will learn the skills necessary for de-escalation, emotional support, and behavioral support with clients at a high level of care treatment placement.

Shifts Available: Sunday- Thursday 11 pm-7am

                              Friday -  Tuesday  3pm-11pm 

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred.

• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, proof of automobile insurance and have access to reliable automobile
• at least 6 months of experience working with children (volunteer work is acceptable)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provide support to the child and family
• Ensuring the safety and supervision of the clients.
• Assist in coordination of transportation of youth.
• Capability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with the child and family
• Applicant needs to have patience, compassion, and confidence to work with a population of clients that have severe emotional dysregulation and behavioral instability.
• Maintain updated accurate daily log of services provided

What we offer: 

• $21/hour starting pay (based on experience and education)
• Full medical & dental benefits (30+ hours/week)
• Paid sick time, vacation, and parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Rapid growth opportunities – we love promoting from within
• Gym membership discounts at LA Fitness & CRUNCH
• Endless on-the-job learning in trauma-informed care, mental health, and behavior intervention

New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge and/or desire in assisting the agency carry out this culture.