Residential Child Care Worker

Residential Child Care Worker

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Full time Available Shifts :

Day Shift: 6am – 2pm; Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday

Swing Shift: 2pm -10pm; Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday

Overnight Shift: 10pm to 6am- TBD

Location: Orange, CA (working with 13-18 years old)

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.

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)/Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person