Direct Care Staff/Facility Manager

We are seeking applicants for full time or part time work to provide structure and supervision, recreational activities, skill-based activities, life skills education, and crisis response to boys between the ages of 7-14.  Flexible hours are available.

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day care and Supervision for children, such as meals, recreation, counseling, education/vocation needs, parental/nurturing needs, house rules.


• Work as a team member with other staff to implement program plans.


• Attend paid trainings.


• Conform to all state and agency regulations and policies.
  
  

Desired skills and Experience: -

• Must be 21 years of age


• Possess a valid California driver's license or California ID.- Must pass a pre-employment physical.


• Able to pass a fingerprint clearance and child abuse index clearance.


•  Must pass a pre-employment physical


• - Direct care staff shall meet ONE of the following qualifications:
  1. A Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree.
  2. A valid Child Development Teaching Permit.
  3. Completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth.
  4. A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth.
  5. A valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journey person who instructs children in vocational skills and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience as determined by the department. 6. Previously been employed as a full-time staff or served as a volunteer at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year