Youth Counselor, The Haven

Wayfinder Family Services is seeking a Youth Counselor to assist in providing shelter and long-term foster care for unaccompanied children. The primary focus of the role is to help residents adjust and stabilize to their new environment and transition to community settings.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree with 12-semester units in a related field and experience working with youth
• Previous experience working with at-risk severely emotionally disturbed (SED) youth and/or non-minor dependents
• Valid California driver's license and eligibility to drive agency vehicles
• Good communication skills, particularly written and oral
• Ability to function as a team member and follow through on recommendations from professional staff

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• Employee referral program
• Education tuition assistance program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans