Residential Counselor

Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services is seeking a Residential Counselor for its Short Term Residential Treatment Program in Fontana and Redlands, CA. The Residential Counselor will work with severely emotionally disturbed youth in a 24/7 residential setting, utilizing a Trauma-Informed Approach. Responsibilities include managing daily living environments, supporting clients in school, and providing daily leisure-time and recreation activities.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree;
• Have a valid Child Development Teaching Permit;
• Have completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth;
• Have a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth;
• Have previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center for at least one year.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with 2% match
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Generous Time Off Accrual
• Unused Sick Leave Reimbursement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Scholarship
• Employee Referral Bonus Program