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Youth Development Specialist

Casa Pacifica Centers For Children & Family • Full-time • Camarillo, California • 12m ago

Job Details

Campus - Camarillo, CA

Full-Time/Part-Time

Associates

$17.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Any

Nonprofit - Social Services

Wage band range $17.00 - $24.00 per hour. Starting pay is typically around $19.00 per hour; however, starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Full time night shift roles are eligible for a night shift pay differential. This position does offer future growth opportunities.

Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains in Camarillo, Casa Pacifica’s 25-acre Camino a Casa’s beautiful rural setting is four miles from the Pacific Ocean and midway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

As a primary youth worker (Awake Overnight Youth Development Specialist) you will provide care and supervision for youth in our residential care. In this role you are trained to provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth and skills to intervene as necessary to assist the youth in stabilizing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functions as a primary counselor, i.e., mentor, parent figure, and advocate for assigned cottage youths.
Engages the youth in therapeutic activities, recreation, meal preparation, and chores.
Assist with stabilization skills for youth that include individualized intervention, safety planning, behavioral interventions, and coping skills.
Supervises, protects and cares for the youth in assigned cottage.
Administers discipline and sets limits for behavior.
Notates the youth’s progress; identifies the possible need for support and communicates such findings to professional staff.
Communicates critical information about cottage youths. Communicates daily with members of the treatment team about the youth’s progress.
Coordinates a variety of activities for residents, including recreation, meal preparation, chores, hobbies, etc.
Intervene with the youth behavior modification programs as needed. This includes physical management of youth as necessary, trained in and may participate in SAFE-approved de-escalation of youth, as necessary.
Attends and participates in trauma-informed and direct care training programs.
Performs general housekeeping duties in the resident's living area.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate Degree and meet at least one of the following requirements prior to employment:

A valid Child Development Teaching Permit.
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.
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.
A valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson 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.

Bachelor's degree

Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid California driver’s license and insurability through Casa Pacifica’s automobile policy
Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements
Ability to work as a team player and with a diverse population

Casa Pacifica offers:

Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
Flexible spending and dependent care programs
Excellent training opportunities
Education/tuition assistance programs
Group Discount Pet Insurance
Aflac Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
Employee Assistance Program
- Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7 (365 days a year)
- Four face to face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,
  - Stress, Anxiety, Depression
  - Life transitions
  - Grief and Loss
  - Divorce
  - Conflict Resolution
  - Substance Abuse
  - Work-Life Counseling
  - Free Legal and Financial consultations
  - Identity Theft Recovery Services

Casa Pacifica restores hope, enhances resilience, and strengthens community connections for children, young adults, and families.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Casa Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.