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Thank you for your interest in serving the needs of abused and neglected children. Five Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. ALL candidates MUST have a good driving record, a minimum of 5 years of driving experience, and a valid California driver’s license. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. PLEASE NOTE: The requisition number for the desired position must be included when submitting an application or resume via fax, mail or walk-in. Use the associated links to begin your application online.
JOB OPENINGS
UPDATED 4/25/08
ED CENTER
TEACHER
Full-time (40 hr) special education teaching position at the Five Acres School working with students with severe behavioral and emotional issues in grades K-8. Candidates must hold a valid Intern, Level 1, or Clear Moderate/Severe California teaching credential; experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders preferred. Prior teaching experience preferred. POSTED DATE: 3/18/08 REQUISITION # 110704 Apply Link>
GROUP HOME
GROUP HOME COUNSELORSOn-Call
Group Home Residential Treatment positions in the Therapeutic Group
Homes Program with youth ages 13-17. Responsible for developing
community based activities; one-on-one child advocate for Group home
residents; assist in providing emancipation services. GED/H.S. diploma
and two years’ paid direct care experience with children is required.
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. REQUISITION # 090702 Apply Link>
INTENSIVE TREATMENT FOSTER CARE
INTENSIVE
TREATMENT FOSTER CARE CLINICIAN
Full-time (40
hr) position to provide therapeutic services to assigned caseload including
individual, family and group therapy. Must have an MSW/MA Degree in mental
health related field and registered with the BBS. Experience working with
family and child welfare or mental health, preferably in foster placement. Bilingual Spanish, preferred. POSTED DATE: 4/18/08 REQUISITION
# 040804 Apply Link>
QUALITY ASSURANCE
CHARTS AND RECORD ANALYSTS
Full-time (40-hour) positions to assist in quality assurance department with case reviews and audits. Bachelor’s Degree with strong computer, word processing skills (Microsoft 2000), strong interpersonal skills, required. Knowledge of DMH paperwork and experience working in a behavioral health or hospital setting, preferred. REQUISITION # 100702 POSTED DATE: 10/15/07 Apply Link> RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Full-time (40 hr) position responsible for coordinating research/evaluation activities to support Five Acres program reviews. Master’s degree completed or in progress in social work, psychology or a related discipline desired, or a strong background in applied research. At least one year of research experience, preferably in a child welfare, education or other applied setting. Statistical skills required. Must have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams. Bilingual English-Spanish a plus. POSTED DATE: 4/18/08 REQUISITION # 040802 Apply Link>
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM
LIFEGUARDSPart-time (20 hr) lifeguard positions available to provide lifeguard services to SED children. Responsible for maintaining safe pool and swim environment. Must have current First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Certification and Cards. Current Red Cross Water Safety Instruction (WSI) preferred. All candidates must have a good driving record/ valid California Drivers License. POSTED DATE: 2/15/08 REQUISITION # 020802 Apply Link>
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES
Part-time and On-Call positions in Residential Program to assist with preparation and administration of all medications to clients in accordance with Department of Mental Health requirements. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required. POSTED DATE: 3/7/08 REQUISITION # 030801 Apply Link>
OVERNIGHT ON-DUTY SUPERVISOR (ODS)
Full-time (40-hour) overnight position in Residential Treatment Program to provide staff supervision and crisis intervention to SED children. Bachelor’s Degree and at least four years full time paid experience or Associate of Arts with six years full time paid experience in a mental health field; One year supervisory experience highly preferred. POSTED DATE: 4/4/08 REQUISITION # 040801 Apply Link> RECREATION COUNSELORS
Full-time (40-hour) positions in Recreation Department to assist in improving, maintaining, or restoring one or more individuals’ functional skills, daily living skills, social and leisure skills, grooming, personal hygiene skills and support resources. Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 yrs experience, preferred. AA degree with 6 yrs experience working with children in a mental health field, required. Previous residential experience a plus. POSTED DATE: 3/28/08 REQUISITION # 100601 Apply Link>
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT COUNSELORSFull-time, Part-time weekend, On-Call, including On-Call Awake Overnight Residential Treatment Counselor positions are available in the Residential Program for severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children ages 6-12. GED/H.S. diploma and two years’ paid direct care experience with children is required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. REQUISITION # 090704
Apply Link>
UNIT CLINICIAN Full-time (40-hour) in Residential Treatment Program working with children. MSW/MA in mental health related field and registered with the BBS. One-year experience with SED children in residential treatment preferred. Knowledge of DMH paperwork & DCFS court system, and Bilingual Spanish skills, a plus. POSTED DATE: 2/22/08 REQUISITION # 020804 Apply Link> THERAPEUTIC FAMILY SUPPORT
On-call position to provide domestic violence services to battered women. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: accompanying survivors to court, providing transportation as needed, group facilitation, record keeping and charting. Good written and communication skills, computer literacy, and commitment to diversity, required. Domestic Violence Advocate Certificate, valid California driver’s license, experience in public outreach/advocacy, and bi-lingual English/Spanish skills, preferred. POSTED DATE: 4/18/08 REQUISITION # 040803 Apply Link>FACILITATOR
Full-time (40 hr) position needed to collaborate all services with the Child and Family Specialists, Parent Partner and clinical team, as well as promote family decision making and consensus building. BA degree with four yrs experience in social service setting, required. MA / MSW and registered with BBS; two yrs experience with SED children/ adolescents, preferred. Bilingual Spanish skills, preferred. POSTED DATE: 4/11/08 REQUISITION # 090708 Apply Link>
PARENT PARTNER
Full time position to provide advocacy services as well as in home support services to all clients/families within the wraparound program. Must be a parent of a child who has had involvement with DCFS, Probation or Mental Health System. Good interpersonal communication, writing and computer skills, as well as knowledge of Juvenile Court System, required.
POSTED DATE: 2/15/08 REQUSITION # 020803 Apply Link>
THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
On Call position to provide one-on-one therapeutic services to children and adolescents transitioning from Residential Program to a lower level of care, i.e., group homes, foster care, parents, or relatives. This position may include interaction with clients at-risk of being placed in a higher level of care. A variety of services are offered to stabilize clients in a transitioning environment, i.e., supportive counseling, tutoring, therapeutic activities, and crisis intervention. BA Degree and two years of experience or AA Degree and four years of experience in related social service setting, plus experience working with familial caregivers, required. Bilingual Spanish skills, preferred. Weekly schedule varies. POSTED DATE: 4/25/08 REQUISITION # 040805 Apply Link>
Please apply for employment through our website www.fiveacres.org. Application and resumes can be faxed to the Human Resources Department at (626) 797-1322. Five Acres’ Job Line (626) 798-6793, Ext. 700. Five Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Download a JOB APPLICATION. Applications are also available at and can be submitted to: Five Acres, Human Resources at 760 West Mountain View Street, Altadena, CA 91001. To submit by Fax (626) 797-1322. Five Acres’ Job Line (626) 798-6793, Ext. 700. Five Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. General email is not encrypted and should not be utilized for the transfer of sensitive data.
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