Career Opportunities with McKinley Children's Center
A great place to work. The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual's stories. We strongly embrace our agency's Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member's and clients' Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.
The Position: We are looking for a Treatment Counselor, who is willing to embrace McKinley's mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The Treatment Counselor is responsible for providing professional Child Care Services in a culturally sensitive, trauma informed manner while serving as a positive role model.
Compensation and Benefits: The pay range we're offering is $22.00-$27.00 hourly depending on experience.
Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company-defined contribution of $580/monthLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffSick TimePaid Holidays403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%Employee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCredit Union MembershipTraining Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional GrowthQualifications: Bachelor of Arts or Sciences DegreeValid Child Development Teaching PermitCompletion of 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 youthValid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youthValid 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 youthPreviously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or STRTP for at least one year.Have relevant experience as determined by CDSS to meet any of the above requirements.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office-related softwarePossess superior oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skillsDetail oriented and organizedAble to work independently and organize multiple projects with minimum supervisionAble to work as a team memberAble to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients and staffAble to represent the agency professionally and appropriately with all constituenciesMust pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screeningAbility to drive to various sites on and off campusAbility to bend, stoop, and kneelAbility to physically restrain children (if needed)DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index; Insurability under Corporate Automobile InsuranceKey Responsibilities: Constant supervision, protection and care of children, 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 children in the development of various skills including social, vocational, educational, hygiene and other skills.Notation of the child's progress and identifying the possible need for additional services and communicating those findings to the Unit Manager.Reporting to Unit Managers and/or those designated as Facility Managers any problems and/or recommendations.In collaboration with the treatment team and Child and family team (CFT), develop and implement various activities for the children.Administer appropriate discipline and limit setting for behaviors.Utilizing acquired training skills, provide crisis intervention including the use of physical restraints if needed.Dispense medications as directed when indicated.Interact with the children's family and other significant persons in a helpful, therapeutic and non-judgmental manner.Complete all required documentation in a legible, professional, and timely manner.Successfully complete all required training and attend/participate in required meetings.Assist in the orientation and training of new Treatment counselors.Other related duties as assigned to ensure health and safety of the children.Why Should You Apply? Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people's livesCompetitive paySeveral benefit optionsEmployee tuition reimbursementGreat training for staffJoin McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.
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