JOB SUMMARY:

Center For Positive Changes (CFPC), is committed to positively impacting one resident at a time. We are seeking a Child Care Worker (CCW) to join our team who has demonstrated high ethical standards and a desire to positively impact the lives of others. Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the CCW is responsible for, but not limited to, ensure that the STRTP facility operates as a strength-based family friendly environment, provide care and supervision to residents in the therapeutic home setting in compliance with CFPC policy and Title 22, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Community Licensing, and all applicable federal, and local regulations.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/ Experience:

A qualified candidate must possess one (1) or more of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree (if hired after January 1, 2017)

Or

• Valid Child Development Teaching Permit, Alcohol Counselor Certificate, and/or Drug Counselor Certificate

Or

• Completed 12-semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education or related field.

Or

• At least 1 year of experience working at STRTP or similar population

Or

• At least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience.

Or

• Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver or other relevant experience as determined by CFPC.