Caseworker/Residential Counselor in Silverlake

Working with young men ages 18-25

Basic Duties:

Bi-lingual Spanish speaking pay incentive offered to direct care staff

Monitor and assure the safety of the students within the unit at all times.

Set limits and re-direct negative behavior for the students in your care.

Ongoing evaluation and determination of their needs

Sit in and eventually facilitate daily group counseling sessions

Responsible for creating treatment plans and quarterly reports for the probation officer and courts

Work with the students' family on behavioral and communication issues within the family unit

Help find community resources for students

Ability to be punctual and consistently work scheduled shifts

Maintain a positive attitude in interactions with residents, co-workers, parent and visitors

Qualifications;

A Bachelors degree (Behavioral Science or Criminal Justice degree preferred) or 1 year experience in residential treatment needed

Must possess a valid CA driver's license

Must have above average writing and computer literacy skills

Must have problem solving skills and ability to set behavioral limits

Must show a basic understanding of the students that we work with

​Must show an ability to set appropriate boundaries and establish professional relationships with our students

Upon hire, all applicants will be asked to go through a Livescan background check and physical with a drug screen

Must be a team player and have strong communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90026: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person