RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Hiring Residential Support Specialists at the Region's Leading Non-Profit Children's Mental Healthcare Provider!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Residential Support Specialists create and maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu for the emotional nurturing and healthy development of youth in Residential Care. Through a trauma informed lens, Residential Support Specialists empower youth to execute their individualized treatment plans while providing physical care, social and moral guidance, teaching skills, and role modeling.
ABOUT US:
Through our 14 programs which span over 9 different locations, our team of 400 employees provide youth and families with evidenced-based practices which supports The San Diego Center for Children's mission: to empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will help provide direct care to youth in treatment by:
- Providing individual and group milieu counseling to youth facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, active psychosis, anger management and trauma.
- Developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with other team members, including managers, nurses, therapists, and doctors.
- Empowering youth to reach their safety goals, and provide crisis support as needed.
- Creating a safe and supportive environment where youth feel heard and understood.
- Advocating for the needs of youth.
- Celebrating the successes of each youth on their journey to recovery.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Meaningful work in a positive and collaborative environment
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of youth
SHIFTS AVAILABLE:
Full Time Schedules (when available):
AM: 6:30am - 2:30pm (Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday)
PM: 2:00pm - 11:00pm (Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday)
OVERNIGHT: 10:30pm - 8:30am (Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday)
Weekend shifts are available!
AM: 6:30am - 2:30pm (Saturday and Sunday)
PM: 2:00pm - 11:00pm (Saturday and Sunday)
On-call: work shifts based on our current openings (one shift per week minimum)
Part Time Positions AVAILABLE!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- At least 21 years of age
- Open to our current pay scale of $18.00-$19.50/hour
- HS diploma or higher education
- Able to pass a drug screen and physical.
- Experience working with youth.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) from a four year college or university
- 2 years related residential treatment care or special education experience
- Experience working with Mild/Moderate level of impairment for youth in a group home setting