Youth Specialist Supervisor - Residential

Altadena · On-site$70k – $71k

About this role

JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.

 

The employee in this job oversees the operation and directs the Youth Specialists in a residential or community based setting. The work requires knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations concerning residential youth care, as well as supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures. The employee works within general methods and guidelines as required by the agency and contractual obligations, and exercises considerable independent judgment to adapt and apply guidelines to specific situations.

 

Starting Pay Range:

$70,304 - $71,000 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

 

Shift Schedule: Wednesday 11am-10pm, Thursday 1pm-10pm, Friday 1pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors’ degree required, Masters’ degree preferred; AND
  • At least two years’ experience with Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (“SED”) children; AND
  • Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
  • As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
  • Valid California driver’s license.
  • Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
  • Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. 

 

All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

 

Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

 

Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.

Company at a glance

Sycamores, formerly known as Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, is a highly respected mental health and welfare agency with 10 locations throughout Southern California. Since 1902 Sycamores has been investing in people. Today the agency provides innovative and effective programs and services for children, youth, young adults, and families facing serious life challenges, impacting nearly 16,000 lives annually. Services include residential treatment; transitional shelter care; foster care and adoption; transitional living assistance for young adults currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness; outpatient and school-based mental health services; wraparound/in-home services; psychiatric services; psychological testing; and educational support services. Sycamores is licensed by the Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services, certified by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, LAHSA funded and accredited through The Joint Commission.

Founded1902
Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMental Health Care
Location
Altadena, California, United States
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