Youth and Family Support Specialist

A career where you can make a difference.

New Alternatives is seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join our team. New Alternatives works with children and youth who have experienced child abuse. The applicant will gain experience working at two of our locations: support youth at our Costa Mesa campus- a residential treatment setting and at our Santa Ana campus working with families who are working toward reunification. You will learn the skills necessary for de-escalation, emotional support, and behavioral support with clients at a high level of care.

This position works with children who are survivors of childhood abuse. New Alternatives is a Trauma Informed Care facility who believes in putting an end to the generational cycle of abuse.

This position will be working at 2 locations for the following shifts:

Friday- Costa Mesa 7am-3pm

Saturday- Santa Ana 9-5:30pm

Sunday - Santa Ana 9-5:30pm

Monday- Costa Mesa 7am-3pm

Tuesday - Costa Mesa 7am-3pm

Required Requirements: BA Degree & Spanish Speaking

What we offer employees:

• $22/hour starting pay (based on experience and education)

• Full medical & dental benefits (30+ hours/week)

• Paid sick time, vacation, and parental leave

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Rapid growth opportunities – we love promoting from within

• Paid internships for grad students in some programs

• Gym membership discounts at LA Fitness & CRUNCH

• Endless on-the-job learning in trauma-informed care, mental health, and behavior intervention

New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge and/or desire in assisting the agency carry out this culture.