Vista Del Mar

Vista Del Mar

Overnight Youth Development Counselor (Wed-Sat: 10:30pm-8:30am)

3200 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles

Sponsorship not specified$18k-$24kDetected 113 days ago
Collaboration

About the role

  • GET TO KNOW US For more than a century, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has been dedicated to supporting children and families across Los Angeles County through high-quality programs and compassionate care.
  • Vista Del Mar is guided by values centered on growth, opportunity, fairness, and excellence in service.
  • We recognize that personal experiences and life circumstances shape how individuals engage within their communities, and we actively work to reduce barriers while improving access and outcomes for families.

Responsibilities

  • Our goal is to help children and families build strong foundations that support growth, stability, and meaningful opportunities throughout their lives.
  • At Vista Del Mar, our work is strengthened by the people we serve and the dedicated staff who support them.
  • Vista Del Mar is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in care, collaboration, professional growth, and mutual support, where each individual feels welcomed and valued.
  • Relevant professional and lived experience that supports effective service delivery to children and families is valued.
  • Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.
  • Supports others in interacting with residents and assists youth and staff in cottage-based therapeutic activities, religious activities, outings, etc.

Requirements

  • Experience working with youth and/or children.
  • Be at least 21 years old.

Nice to have

  • A high school diploma is required, and a BA or BS degree is preferred.
  • One year of experience in a similar environment is preferred.
  • Bilingual in any language preferred.

Compensation

  • 403(b) - 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
  • Up to 12 Paid Holidays
  • Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)
  • $17.68 - $24.21 / hour
  • What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?
  • Vista Del Mar's Credentials:

Benefits

  • The YDC ensures that youth have access to all the services they need to meet their basic needs, such as food, clothing, hygiene, shelter, and medical and dental.
  • The YDC is responsible for documenting resident services and incident reports and maintaining health and safety logs.
  • Responsible for the health and safety of residents in the unit from 10:30 PM to 8:30 AM.
  • Works as a part of the treatment team to help youth develop various skills, including social, vocational, educational, hygiene, and other skills, and assists residents with strengthening their daily living skills.
  • Completes several health and safety reports, CCL reports, and ORR reports.

Company info

  • Many of the individuals we serve have faced long-standing challenges, and we are committed to meeting families where they are with respect and understanding.
  • We strive to create an environment where everyone is treated with dignity, care, and respect.

This listing is sourced directly from Vista Del Mar's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.