RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Hiring Residential Support Specialists at the Region's Leading Non-Profit Children's Mental Healthcare Provider!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Residential Support Specialists create and maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu for the emotional nurturing and healthy development of youth in Residential Care.  Through a trauma informed lens, Residential Support Specialists empower youth to execute their individualized treatment plans while providing physical care, social and moral guidance, teaching skills, and role modeling.

ABOUT US:

Through our 14 programs which span over 9 different locations, our team of 400 employees provide youth and families with evidenced-based practices which supports The San Diego Center for Children's mission: to empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will help provide direct care to youth in treatment by:

• Providing individual and group milieu counseling to youth facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, active psychosis, anger management and trauma.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with other team members, including managers, nurses, therapists, and doctors.
• Empowering youth to reach their safety goals, and provide crisis support as needed.
• Creating a safe and supportive environment where youth feel heard and understood.
• Advocating for the needs of youth.
• Celebrating the successes of each youth on their journey to recovery.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

Full Time Schedules (when available):

AM: 6:30am - 2:30pm (Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday)

PM: 2:00pm - 11:00pm (Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday)

OVERNIGHT: 10:30pm - 8:30am (Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday)

Weekend shifts are available!

AM: 6:30am - 2:30pm (Saturday and Sunday)

PM: 2:00pm - 11:00pm (Saturday and Sunday)

On-call: work shifts based on our current openings (one shift per week minimum)

Part Time Positions AVAILABLE!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least 21 years of age
• Open to our current pay scale of $18.00-$19.50/hour
• HS diploma or higher education
• Able to pass a drug screen and physical.
• Experience working with youth.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) from a four year college or university
• 2 years related residential treatment care or special education experience
• Experience working with Mild/Moderate level of impairment for youth in a group home setting

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement savings plan: 403(b) - with employer match up to 3%
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Flexible work schedules
• Wellness programs
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance for continuing education
• Employee discounts
• Employee recognition program
• Opportunities for career advancement