Treatment Counselor (Per Diem)

Career Opportunities with McKinley Children's Center

A great place to work.

We are currently in search of compassionate, energetic, team-oriented, and self-motivated individuals to take on Treatment Counselor positions on a per diem capacity. We participate in a Trauma Informed Integrated Care approach to create the best possible outcomes for our youth.

About Us:

McKinley is a non-profit organization serving our communities with education, social services, and counseling. We offer educational services in our non-public school where we work with local school districts to educate students with learning disabilities. At McKinley, we embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. - Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

A typical day includes:

• Promoting and assisting youth with self-help skills in the areas of nutrition, hygiene, and problem-solving.
• Willing to work a minimum of 10 hours a week.
• Modeling and supporting positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, mentoring, and attention.
• Facilitating psychoeducational groups on campus and out in the community.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess JUST ONE of the following:

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree or Child Development Teaching Permit; or
• Completion of 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education; or
• Previously employed or volunteered at a group home or STRTP for at least one year; or
• Valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with at least 100 hours of experience working with youth; or
• Relevant experience as determined by CDSS to meet any of the above requirements.

Benefits of joining McKinley:

• Contributions towards Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (assistance with graduate school costs if transitioning to full-time).
• Employee Referral Bonus.

What we offer:

• Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.00 hourly.
• Days: 4/10 work schedule with 3 days off each week.