Child Care Worker

Youth Care Worker (CCW) – STRTP Residential Program

Make a Difference Every Day

Center for Positive Changes is hiring compassionate, dependable, and motivated Child Care Workers to support youth living in our Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs).

If you're passionate about helping children overcome challenges, creating safe environments, and building meaningful relationships, we'd love to meet you.

Whether you're beginning a career in behavioral health, psychology, social work, child welfare, or already have experience working with youth, this position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Available Positions

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• On-Call

Location(s)

Multiple residential treatment homes throughout San Diego County.

Pay Rate

$22.00 is the starting pay rate regardless of experience and/or education.

Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• 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.