Direct Care worker

Advent Group Ministries is made up of many different components, all seeking to fulfill our mission. The Nest is a safe haven where young girls who have survived human-trafficking can find healing and restoration. We are seeking a Group Home Counselor for The Nest. We need a person who takes initiative, can work independently, is strong in leadership, as well as knowledgeable in the CSEC population.

• Creates a therapeutic and structured relationship with At Risk Youth (ages12-17) who come from juvenile justice and social services systems
• Work alongside a team to help implement the treatment plans of youth who are chemically dependent, sexually exploited and/or behaviorally/emotionally disturbed
• Provides daily supervision, transportation, recreational activities, and in-home management of up to six adolescents
• Variety of Shift's Available: Live-in, Day, Nights, Swing Shift, Weekends and On-Call. Full time and Part time

Advent Group Ministries is a diverse team of Christians with a common mission: to empower people to restore relationships and break the destructive cycles of abuse and addiction through the hope and healing made possible by Christ’s love and quality treatment

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

*Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by Title XXII licensing regulations

*Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with at least 5 years driving experience and no more than 2 points on driving record

*One of the following is REQUIRED:

• Bachelor Degree (preference given to a social science major)
• valid Child Development Teaching Permit
• completed 12 semester units Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster/Kinship Care Education AND100 hours experience working with youth
• valid CAADAC certificate or similar AND100 hours experience working with youth
• valid Vocational Training certificate demonstrating that you instruct children in vocational skills AND100 hours experience working with youth as a mentor/coach
• previously employed full-time at a group home for at least one year

Benefits:

• 2 Weeks paid vacation- start accruing immediately (regular full time)
• Sick Pay-start accruing immediately (regular full time)
• 10-Paid Holidays
• Medical paid by employer at 75%(regular full time)
• Dental (regular full time)
• Vision (regular full time)