Employment

Join Casa Pacifica’s dedicated team and work in an innovative, unique and beautiful environment, making a difference in the lives of children.

Typical Duties of Youth Development Staff

Youth Development Specialists take care of all activities of daily living for children. Depending on the shift, counselors generally have a caseload of 3 to 5 children, and assist the children with homework, groups and huddles, therapeutic activities, outings, behavior management, social time, hygiene prompts, etc..

Current Employment Opportunities


Clinical Case Manager- responsible for immediate response to emergency referrals via telephone and face to face within 60 minutes, deescalating the situation, ensuring the safety of the child and others in the immediate situation and provide follow-up with the child and family within 24 hours of responding to the call. Other duties including, completing assessments regarding need for hospitalization (voluntary or 5150/5585). If hospitalization is required, has the ability to write a 5150/5585 hold, will secure a hospital bed, and arrange for transportation of the client to the hospital when necessary. Meets with supervisory team to review client’s progress, cultural diversity issues as well as discuss program problems and/or progress. Case Manager must also serve as liaison with VCBH, law enforcement and other community agencies when necessary to provide coordinated care.
Qualifications	Individual must be licensed eligible MSW or MFT intern (working on hours, registered with the BBS) with a minimum of three years experience working with SED/high risk youth, doing family assessments and treatment, and behavior management. Must have strong organizational, communication and leadership skills. Must also have a valid CA driver’s license with clean driving record, proof of insurance and abide by Casa Pacifica travel policy.
Cottage/Area	Children's Intensive Response Team (CIRT)/Flynn Rd, Camarillo-if interested contact Flynn Rd. HR Representative
Wages	$42,000.00 yearly
Hours/Schedule	Full time/must be flexible
Location	Children's Intensive Response Team (CIRT)/Flynn Rd, Camarillo-if interested contact Flynn Rd. HR Representative


1 Overnight Youth Development Specialist , Boys Crisis Care Cottage
Qualifications	Qualified candidates will have 1+yrs exp. w/ SED children. BA preferred but not required.
Cottage/Area	Main Campus-Lewis Road Residential Programs
Wages	$10.50/hr + d.o.e. Competitive benefits package offered
Hours/Schedule	Full Time Sunday through Wednedsay 10p-8am
Location	Main Campus-Lewis Road Residential Programs


Crisis Care Specialist I (Bi-lingual in Spanish Required)
Qualifications	License eligible MSW or MFT intern (working on hours, registered with the BBS) with a minimum of two years experience working with SED/high risk youth, doing family assessments and treatment, and behavior management.
Cottage/Area	Community Based /Santa Maria Office
Wages	$20.50+ /hr d.o.e. Competitive benefits package offered.
Hours/Schedule	Full Time - 40 hrs/wk (Days/Evenings , On Call )
Location	Community Based /Santa Maria Office


Janitor- Plant Operations Department for campus grounds and programs.
Qualifications	Position requires general knowledge of industrial cleaning and providing assistance to the Housekeepers and Plant Operations. Ability to work as part of a team and multi-task various job duties.
Cottage/Area	Main Campus/Lewis Road, Camarillo
Wages	10.00+ /hr depending on experience. Competitive benefits package offered.
Hours/Schedule	Full Time - 40 hrs/wk Monday through Friday, 6am-2:30pm
Location	Main Campus/Lewis Road, Camarillo


Family Facilitator - Bilingual Required
Qualifications	Master’s degree & MFT Intern or ASW registered with BBS and working towards licensure, with 2 yrs exp working with seriously disturbed/at-risk children, adolescents & their families. Exp engaging parents as partners & demonstrated ability to successfully work w/ families from diverse ethnic & cultural groups. Exp in crisis mgmt a must.
Cottage/Area	Wraparound Program - Santa Maria
Wages	$42,000 D.O.E. Competitive benefit package offered.
Hours/Schedule	Full time - 9/80 Flexible Work Schedule
Location	Wraparound Program - Santa Maria


Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist
Qualifications	Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist is responsible for participation in the planning and implementing of one-to-one therapeutic behavioral interventions with children. Job skills include creativity and flexibility with developing and implementing behavioral treatment plans, documentation of all interventions, time management and ability to work with multiple treatment team members. This service is a non-crisis driven approach, and is typically provided to community based children within their current living environment. Without Therapeutic Behavior Specialist (TBS) services, these children would be at risk for a more restrictive level of residential care or would be unable to transition to a lower level of care. Bachelor degree required with a minimum 1- 2 years experience with severly emotionally disturbed youth. Knowledge of CBT helpful.
Cottage/Area	Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist Program/Ventura County
Wages	14.00hr + D.O.E.
Hours/Schedule	Full Time (40hrs) Must be flexible hours are based on family need
Location	Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist Program/Ventura County


Clinical Supervisor: Maintains clinical oversight of Wraparound program and is responsible for planning and supervising therapeutic contact with community based families referred to Casa Pacifica through Ventura County Behavioral Health.
Qualifications	CA licensed, LCSW, MFT, Ph.D., or Psy.D, registered with BBS/BOP with two years post licensure supervisory experience. Five to seven years experience working with severely emotionally disturbed adolescents doing family assessments and treatment, and behavior management; or, equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Wraparound helpful. Bilingual preferred.
Cottage/Area	Wraparound Program-Ventura County
Wages	$60k yr + depending on experience
Hours/Schedule	Flexible 40 hrs
Location	Wraparound Program-Ventura County


Licensed Clinician/Crisis Intervention: Duties include but are not limited to responding to crisis calls immediately by phone and in person within one hour. Utilizing clinical skill set to deescalate and begin assessment to determine mental health needs, completing assessment regarding need for hospitalization (voluntary or 5150/5585). If hospitalization is required, has the ability to write a 5150/5585 hold, will secure a hospital bed, and arrange for transportation of the client to the hospital when necessary.
Qualifications	MFCC/ LCSW CA licensed registered w/ BBS, with a minimum of three years experience working with severely emotionally disturbed adolescents doing family assessments and treatment, and behavior management; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
Cottage/Area	Children Intensive Response Team/975 Flynn Rd, Camarillo
Wages	$24.00 hr+ DOE
Hours/Schedule	Per Diem: per diem staff are defined as individuals who are paid an hourly rate to cover for departmental needs (vacant shifs, call outs, extra support). Hours will vary; must be able to cover two weekend shifts a month.
Location	Children Intensive Response Team/975 Flynn Rd, Camarillo


Per Diem-Youth Development Specialist (s)
Qualifications	Minimum of one year experience working with children who have emotional and behavioral challenges and disorders. Works directly with youth in cottages. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Cottage/Area	Main Campus-Lewis Rd. Residential Services.
Wages	$11.00+ an hour depending on education and related experience
Hours/Schedule	As needed-Must be available to work some weekends, evenings and overnight shifts.
Location	Main Campus-Lewis Rd. Residential Services.


Driver
Qualifications	Previous exp. working in residential and educational setting and exp. driving/transporting youth w/behavioral and emotional challenges pref. Must have valid CDL & excellent driving record by evidence of DMV record.
Cottage/Area	Transportation Department/Lewis Rd. Camarillo
Wages	$ 9.00 + D.O.E.
Hours/Schedule	Part-Time: Monday through Friday 7a-9a/2p-4p (split shift 20 hours a week)
Location	Transportation Department/Lewis Rd. Camarillo


Clinician, Transitional Youth. Responsible for providing and implementing clinical services and case management for transitional aged youth. Assist youth in facilitating emancipation, building relationships, parenting, employment, and education, as well as ongoing issues from abuse and neglect that marred their pasts and placed them in the foster care system.
Qualifications	Preferred LCSW with at least three years experienc working with adolescents with mental health issues and the 18-21 year old population of alumni. Strong case management and crisis intervention skills are a must. Knowledge of foster care system and Special Education including the IEP process is desirable.
Cottage/Area	Main-Campus Lewis Road
Wages	$55,000-$65,000 D.O.E. /License. Competitive benefits package offerred.
Hours/Schedule	Monday-Friday 10a-7pm ( must also be flexible)
Location	Main-Campus Lewis Road

Employment

Compensation Package