Job description

Are you interested in a rewarding career, where you can have a direct impact on teens who are struggling?

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency that is dedicated to healing the hearts of children and teens who have survived traumatic events throughout their lives. Our residential treatment center is located conveniently in Chula Vista. Our beautiful large campus provides a setting where staff can engage teens in fun outdoor games, mindful activities, collaborative problem solving, mediation strategies and many more activities that promote self control, regulation and healthy emotional outlets. We need creative, motivated, passionate and dedicated staff who can engage our vulnerable population of teens.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively engage SED teens in daily activities.
• Assist teens with daily living skills, self-esteem building and emotional regulation skills.
• Work with a skilled team to provide crisis intervention skills and de-escalate teens.
• Participate in ongoing training to build your knowledge base of how trauma impacts behaviors, de-escalation techniques, meditation strategies and behavior specific interventions.

Qualifications/Requirements

• BA/BS required.
• Experience with teens is a plus.

What we offer employees:

• Various Shifts, days and programs available, FULL TIME benefits with 30 hour a week positions available!!
• F/T & P/T offered.
• Excellent medical and dental benefits
• Vacation, Sick Time
• Extensive training opportunities, excellent experience for individuals considering a career in Social Work, Psychology, etc.
• Graduate (paid) internships available with some programs
• Multiple opportunities for advancement
• 403B Plan
• Family Fit Program through LA Fitness
• Rate depends on education level, previous experience in the field & supervisory experience. Starting rate is generally 16.50-18.00/hour, promotional opportunities with increased rates available!!

New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge and/or desire in assisting the agency carry out this culture

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 and boosted against COVID-19.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We are taking precautions due to COVID-19 and all our efforts will be thoroughly explained in the initial job interview.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with teens: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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