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Fred Finch Youth & Family Services

Residential Counselor I - 1110

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, Lemon Grove, California, United States, 91945

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Brief Description: The Fred Finch San Diego Dual Diagnosis Program is a 14-bed residential treatment facility located in Lemon Grove with an associated non-public school, offering integrated mental health services. The program provides a safe, stable, and structured environment through staffing, milieu culture, mental health interventions, and behavior modification.

Join our team as a Residential Counselor in San Diego.

What You Will Do The Residential Counselor is responsible for independently performing counseling duties to support residential and housing services. The role involves exercising judgment and initiative, receiving coaching and guidance, and understanding operating procedures and policies of the program.

Shifts Available Full-time, hours and days TBD.

Amazing Benefits:

21 PTO days per year

9 nationally observed holidays

401k matching up to 6%

Affordable health care premiums

Requirements For the Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP), candidates must meet education and experience requirements outlined by California regulation, including:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Valid Child Development Teaching Permit

12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education, plus 100 hours working with youth

Certificate as an Alcohol or Drug Counselor, with experience

Vocational Training certificate or equivalent experience

Previous employment at a group home or residential center for at least one year

Must be at least 21 years old.

Licenses and Certifications Valid California Driver’s License, a good driving record, and a registered and insured vehicle are required.

Our Mission Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that promote mental and physical resilience and wellness.

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