Vista Del Mar
Youth Development Counselor: Sun-Wed 1pm-11pm
3200 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, 90034
Sponsorship not specified$18k-$24kDetected 114 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.
- Document all incidents during the
- Inspect and maintain the cottage's cleanliness, including resident rooms and communal spaces, which includes logging oven cleanliness, drier and washer cleanliness, and refrigerator temperatures.
- Always maintains a professional approach with clients, colleagues, placement workers, and supervisors, as demonstrated by demeanor and adherence to dress code and code of conduct.
- Document the youth's progress, identifying any possible need for professional services, and communicate such findings to treatment staff in a legible, professional, and timely manner.
Requirements
- shift as required and update the
- A high school diploma is required, and a BA or BS degree is preferred.
Compensation
- 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- Takes part in crisis intervention/de-escalation of residents using CPI and Risking Connections learning skills.
- Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard
- 4 Mental Health Days
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.
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