Youth Counselor

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Job Title:

Full-Time Youth Counselor NOC/Overnight

Division/Program:

Fresno PHF (24/7 Youth Inpatient)

Starting Compensation:

21.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Wednesday-Friday NOC Shift: 6PM to 630AM

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

• Professional Growth Opportunities:

On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.

• Career development programs designed to help you grow.

• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG:

• YCI: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.

• YCII: Associate degree required.

• One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents preferred.

• Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.

• Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.

How you will make a difference:

• Supervise, protect, and care for adolescent clients individually and in groups.

• Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, positive behaviors, social interactions with peers, and planned group activities.

• Provide day-to-day supervision and care of children, including assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, planned activities, and school.

• Models and supports positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system.

• Conducts or assists both large and small activity groups. Assist adolescents in both large and small activity groups, encouraging appropriate behavior and providing feedback to adolescents.

Division/Program Overview:

• 24/7 inpatient involuntary program

• 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 12-17)

• Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans

• Available for contracting Central Valley counties

• Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.11 - 23.96. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.