Youth Development Counselor: Sun-Wed, 3pm-11pm; Sat:8am-4pm)

GET TO KNOW US:

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

CULTURE:

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

MISSION:

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Do you have a passion for working with youth? Are you interested in building experience working with youth in the behavioral and emotional health space?

The Youth Development Counselor (YDC) is in charge of successfully conducting youth development activities for children in our residential group homes. In this role, the YDCs provide supervision, care and protection of the youth in our residential program. The YDCs will work with youth ages 12-18 years old, help them in developing life skills and tools for living. Additionally, the YDCs help develop and implement various activities for the youth. 

Shift Schedule:

Essential Job Duties:

• Constant supervision, protection, and care of youth, individually and in groups at all times in a manner consistent with their personal rights, to ensure safety within a trauma informed framework.


• Work as a part of the treatment team to help youth in the development of various skills including social, vocational, educational, hygiene and other skills.


• Develop and implement various activities for the youth.


• Demonstrates an understanding and practice of relationship-based treatment, strength-based, Trauma-informed, and culturally/LGBTQ-sensitive approach in working with youth while administering appropriate and effective interventions and sets limits for behavior per agency policy.


• Responsible for agency vehicles under their care and signing in and out of the vehicle log sheet.


• Participates in and/or conducts cottage group meetings, and documents meeting content.

What You Bring to VDM:

• Bachelor's Degree required


• Minimum 1 year experience working with adolescents in a residential treatment facility.


• Must be 21 years or older.


• Must have a good driving record and valid California Driver’s License..

The final compensation offered will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Pay range: $17.68 - $24.21 per hour

What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision)


• FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard


• 403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary


• 4 Mental Health Days


• Up to 12 Paid Holidays


• Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)

Vista Del Mar’s Credentials:

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.