Vista Del Mar

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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