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Wayfinder Family ServicesSee more

addressAddressLos Angeles, CA
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryRetail

Job description

Job Details
Level:    Entry
Job Location:    Wayfinder LA Campus - Los Angeles, CA
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    2 Year Degree
Salary Range:    $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage:    Up to 25%
Job Shift:    Any
Description

Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.

 
Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).
Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.
 
In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:
  • This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
  • Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
  • Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
  • Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
  • 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
  • Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
  • Clinical Supervision for licensure
 
 
Compensation:
  • In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
 
Role Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct care for ORR/Haven residents, provide daily living skills instructions, assist and participate in recreational activities, and ensure the health and safety of shelter care residents.
  • Provides transportation to residents to community outings, meetings, or other locations by driving agency vehicles.
  • Ensures the health and safety of shelter care residents through line-of-sight supervision.
  • Implements and follows plan on individualized goals and objectives (meal plans, pre-vocational skills, etc.).
  • Documentation/record keeping on individual progress, behavior management, daily activities, resident medical, equipment, and clothing needs using appropriate documentation and systems.
  • Performs inventory, washing, ironing, and putting away clothing to ensure each resident has the proper amount and personal clothing available to them.  Shopping may be required depending on the resident’s assignment.
  • Reports any incidents/accidents according to incident reporting procedures and protocols within designated timelines as outlined in the reporting procedures. Reports any unusual incidents/accidents immediately to the supervisor, both verbally and in writing.
  • Performs regular checks on Residents and documents 15-minute observations.
  • Ensures client safety through working collaboratively with the team in appropriately and effectively using the PRO-ACT model when necessary.

 

NOCTURNAL SHIFT : The following are other duties specific to the Overnight Youth Counselor shift:

 

  • Employees scheduled to work the nocturnal shift must remain awake and alert throughout their scheduled shift.
  • Residents awake when the overnight staff comes on shift will be assisted until they sleep.
  • Performs regular checks on Residents and documents 15-minute observations.
  • Pulls reports from Resident Binders and ensure that all documentation is available and passed to the appropriate group supervisor.
  • Cleans staff lounges, kitchens, laundry rooms, and multipurpose area.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Associate degree with 12-semester units in a related field and experience working with youth, high school diploma OR previously been employed as full-time staff or served as a volunteer at a group home or residential program for at least one year OR relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, caregiver, or other relevant experience as determined by the department.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience working with at-risk severely emotionally disturbed (SED) youth and/or non-minor dependents is required.
  • Valid California driver's license and eligibility to drive agency vehicles.
  • Must be 21 years of age to drive agency vehicles.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.

 

Specific Requirements:

  • Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of two (2) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles. Or ability to facilitate travel for and with clients to and from potential job sites and lesson destinations used for training, using available transportation resources which may include public transportation, rideshare, etc.

 

Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters, where applicable) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of complete vaccination, including booster, on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. In addition, candidates must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with Unaccompanied Children, including Varicella, MMR, TDap or Tdap, and Influenza. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process, including a health screening, and fingerprinting.

 

Trauma-Informed Care

Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

 

Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Refer code: 6915348. Wayfinder Family Services - The previous day - 2023-12-12 10:15

Wayfinder Family Services

Los Angeles, CA
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