“Changing the future, together”
Wayfinder Family Services (Wayfinder), formerly known as Junior Blind, is seeking Residential Counselors to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for our Transitional Shelter Care (TSC). Children ages 5 to 17 who have serious or life-threatening medical or mental health conditions and are involved in the foster care system receive specialized care in Wayfinder’s youth residential treatment program.
OUR MISSION:
Wayfinder Family Services ensures that Children, Youth, and Adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.
Compensation and Benefits:
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Competitive salary (DOE)
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Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Long Term Disability
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Long term Care
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Flexible spending benefit options including qualified transportation
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401(K) retirement plan with a 4% employer match after qualification
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Generous Paid Time Off
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11 Paid Holidays
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Education Assistance Program
HS Diploma – Starting Pay $15.00/hour
AA/AS Degree – Starting Pay $15.75/hour
BA/BS Degree – Starting Pay $16.55/hour
Limited Time – $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus (50% paid after 3 months and the remaining 50% paid after 6 months; excluding On-Call)
Various Shifts Available!
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
At Wayfinder, safety is our #1 concern for both our staff and our clients. We are going above and beyond the recommendations of the CDC because we at Wayfinder feel it is important to provide our staff the best and safest equipment possible.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of our residents in the program
* Assists in planning, organizing, and supervising milieu programs such as recreational and therapeutic activities that promote developmental competencies and skills targeted to children’s unique and special needs.
* Engage/coach our residents with different sports activities like Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Swimming, etc.
* Provides supportive guidance, working closely with mental health clinicians, supervisors, and social workers.
* Reports any incidents/accidents according to incident reporting procedures and protocols, within designated timelines outlined in the reporting procedures.
* Provides transportation to residents to medical appointments, community outings, meetings, or other locations by driving agency vehicles
* Ensures a safe and clean living environment, participating in household cleaning and maintenance activities.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field OR Associate’s Degree with 12 semester units in related field and experience working with youth OR High School Diploma and previously employed as a full-time staff or volunteer at a group home or residential program for at least one year or relevant life experience in child welfare.
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Minimum of one (1) year residential experience, preferably Emergency Shelter.
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Must have the skills necessary to engage and work with others from diverse backgrounds.
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Maintain a non-judgmental attitude toward youth and their families.
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Modify and adjust individual intervention techniques for each situation while maintaining the original direction of the plan.
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Assess and respond to a crisis in a prompt and effective collaborative manner.
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Current Pro-Act certification preferred.
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Current and valid CA driver’s license and a minimum of three (3) years driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier as position requires transportation of clients using agency vehicles.
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Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.
Visit us online at www.wayfinderfamily.org