Job description

Behavioral Coach/ Mental Health/Counselor

New Alternatives, Inc. – Chula Vista, CA

Day shift: Monday-Friday 7:30-3:30

$18.00-20.00/hourly based on experience

Do you want to have a direct impact on a youth's success?

Work directly with foster youth to increase study skills, classroom achievement and accomplishments!! Be a part of a dedicated and skilled team who changes the lives of our students.

Our training program allows you to gain clinical skills, learn effective interventions and how to build impactful relationships.

The PERKS! (For staff who work either 60 or more hours a week)

• Excellent medical and dental benefits, low monthly co-pays! (for staff who work either 60 or more hours a week)
• Vacation (for staff who work either 60 or more hours a week) and sick time
• 403B Plan
• Family Fit Program through LA Fitness
• Extensive training opportunities
• Promotional opportunities
• FREE MEALS when you are working!!
• Lots of opportunities to work overtime (time and a half and double time)
• Work Monday- Friday 7:30-3:30 pm
• LOTS of room for advancement

Hourly rate:

• $18.00-20.00/hr. Depending on experience and education

New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to utilizing trauma-informed care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge and or you will be trained in these principles and a desire to assist the agency in carrying out this culture.

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private non-profit agency that provides a wide range of services to children, youth and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Services include residential, outpatient, day treatment, school behavioral services and in-home support services.

Student Behavioral Coach

New Alternatives’ Alta Vista Academy is looking for patient, motivated and positive professionals to work with emotionally disturbed residential adolescents and students from the community in a SCHOOL SETTING. You will provide behavioral support services with the Sweetwater School District, while embracing trauma-informed and resiliency practices.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly care and supervise students
• Provide behavioral and academic support in the classroom
• Collaborate with teachers, residential staff, and therapist
• Promote a safe, stable, and academically friendly environment
• Maintain polite and respectful interactions with the students and adults

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• BA or BS in psychology, social work, education or other related field
• Experience in school or mental health setting is a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care, resiliency and culturally competent practices
• M-F 7:30am to 3:30pm
• Full-time
• Entry level position

New Alternatives, Inc. falls under the California Public Health Order and is additionally required by our county contract to ensure that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mental Health Setting: 1 year (Preferred)
• School setting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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