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Residential Youth Counselor at FRED FINCH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES in Oakland, California

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is currently seeking dynamic and energetic youth counselors for our 12 bed residential group home In Oakland, CA. Fred Finch provides integrated, comprehensive and family-centered treatment to youth residing in congregate care. The Avalon program is a STRTP facility.
Youth Counselors provide direct supervision to residents in a fast-paced, dynamic milieu. The ideal candidates are eager to work directly with residents and provide engagement and interaction; act as a role model and caring adult to residents. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: observing and documenting youth activity, implementation of the daily schedule, provide de-escalation and crisis intervention if needed. Must attend all required trainings and staff meetings.

Ensure the safety of the residents at all times consistent with agency standards of supervision.
Assist the children in the performance of regular daily activities, including bed making, personal hygiene, room cleaning, and all other chores normally expected of children their ages.
Provide a caring, warm, consistent environment for the children through setting clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, and giving verbal praise and acknowledgment to children for positive actions and decisions to help build self-esteem, age appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem solving, proper language, coping skills, respect for others and self and brainstorming alternative, appropriate behaviors, etc.
Works closely and maintains consistent and appropriate communication with other staff
Maintains knowledge of each child's Target Behavior, Function of Behavior, and Therapeutic Behavioral Interventions
Maintains discipline and group control at all times and reports unresolved conflicts
Checks in with the children frequently to prevent crisis situations
High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree preferred, residential experience a plus. FFYC provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, PTO, sick time and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications:
Required
1. Education:
1.1. B.A. Arts/ Science Degree (preferred) or
1.2. High School Diploma/GED and one of the following:
1.3. Valid Child Development Teaching Permit or
1.4. Completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education and have at least 100 hours of experience work with youth or
1.5. Valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth or
1.6. Valid Vocational Training Certificate, credential or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth or
1.7. Previous employment as a staff or volunteer for a minimum of one (1) year at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic program or
1.8. Previous relevant experience as determined by CA's Department of Social Services to meet any of the above requirements. Please see http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/entres/pdf/CCR/STRTP_ILS.pdf for more information.

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