Full job description
Who is Olive Crest?
Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 200,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. We work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents throughout Southern California, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest. Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis… One Life at a Time.®
Why join Olive Crest?
Olive Crest offers you a great opportunity to use your God-given talents to make a difference for children and families in crisis in the community.
Visit our Website at: https://www.olivecrest.org/
Overview:
Supervise youth in a Residential group home. This includes mentoring and being a good role model, teaching independent living skills, behavior modifications, and crisis management. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or related field preferred but not required. Previous experience working with youth is preferred. Starting pay rate of $24/ hour.
EEO: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, protect and care for children individually and in groups at all times, according to standards set forth by Community Care Licensing.
- Teach youths self-help skills and participates in the following areas: food preparation, cooking, house cleaning, laundering, homework assistance, and yard work.
- Ensure accurate and timely administration of medication, recognize youth’s medical needs, and administer first aid treatment as needed.
- Maintain accurate records and reports on a daily basis: (Intake information, personal logs, treatment notes, staff communication log, termination assessment, incident and runaway reports, behavioral contracts.).
- Deescalate enhanced situations where clients may be exhibiting extreme or aggressive behaviors.
- Participate in regular team meetings, offering insight and feedback based on the rapport and experience you have with clients.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree, or 1 year of experience with the target population in a qualifying program.
- 21 years or older due to County contract requirements.
- Maintain a valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record of at least 3 years.
- Maintain criminal record clearance
- Must have a philosophy of support for at-risk children and families in line with the mission, vision, values, and statement of faith of Olive Crest.
Health Benefits include:
- 2 Cigna Medical HMO's, PPO, and an HSA plan to choose from
- A Dental HMO and PPO through Cigna to choose from
- A vision plan through Cigna
Time Off Benefits include:
- Up to 48 hours of sick time per year that caps at 120 hours
- Flexible use of sick hours for personal time
- Up to 1 week of vacation time for the first year, 2 for the second and an increased schedule every 5 years there after
- Up to 40 hours per year for Jury Duty or Trial Witness
- Up to 48 hours per year for Bereavement with death in immediate family
Other Benefits for Full Time Employees:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Employee Mental Health Assistance
- Loan forgiveness qualified (PSLF)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Pre-taxed childcare
- Referral program
- 5 AFLAC Options to choose from
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Youth Mentoring : 1 year (Required)
- Crisis management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person