Koinonia Homes for Teens is seeking a qualified and caring individual to join
our team as a Facility Administrator Assistant (FAA) to work with youth in our
adolescent residential therapeutic program in Loomis, CA. If you are looking to
make a positive impact in the futures of at-risk youth, Koinonia is the place
for you.
The FAA position provides administrative support and supervises the youth in
their day-to-day activities in Koinonia's Homes for Teens residential program.
The program serves youth 12 to 18 years of age who have had early childhood
trauma with mental health and/or substance abuse issues that require residential
treatment.
The Facility Administrator Assistant opportunity includes:
* $23.00 to $25.00 per hour starting wage, or higher depending upon overall
qualifications.
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and behavioral health plan
- PTO accrual, premium pay for working certain holidays, 401k plan and more
- Supervise youth on outings, recreational activities and other vacation
destinations (while getting paid!)
The schedule for this position is:
* Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Applicants must possess the following skills and attributes:
- Be proficient in trauma-informed care practices
- Be adept at money management
- Maintain professionalism at all times
- Be detail oriented and highly organized
- Critical assessment skills
- Good administrative skills
Position responsibilities include:
- Menu planning and grocery shopping
- Maintaining electronic and hard-copy client files
- Medication management
- Managing the weekly petty cash budget
- Supervising youth
- Providing transportation for youth
- Modeling appropriate and positive adult behavior
- Participating in periodic group and individual therapy sessions with social
workers and youth
- Performing routine household and grounds maintenance as needed
- Performing food service duties for youth as needed
- Preparing required paperwork and reports
The ideal candidate will be a compassionate individual with good boundaries who
has a passion for helping at-risk youth. They will also have good interpersonal
and communication skills; good time management and organizational skills; be
reliable and dependable; work productively under minimal supervision; have a
high degree of integrity and confidentiality; have a reliable means of
transportation; and a schedule that is flexible to meet work requirements. Must
be at least 21 years of age (as required by state law), and have experience
working with youth (including but not limited to coaching, tutoring, mentoring,
daycare, volunteering or working in a school), OR a bachelor's degree, OR
teaching certificate, OR Alcohol and Other Drug certification.
Join Our Team:
At Koinonia Family Services, we are committed to creating a supportive,
mission-driven workplace where employees feel valued and connected to the work
they do. In our recent employee climate survey, 98% of staff reported strong
teamwork with their coworkers, and 97% said their supervisors treat them with
respect. Employees also reported a strong connection to our mission and a clear
understanding of how their work contributes to helping children and families.
Our staff consistently report that they are treated with dignity and respect and
feel supported by their teams and supervisors. As a trauma-informed
organization, we emphasize collaboration, professional support, and a
person-centered approach to care. If you are looking for meaningful work with a
team that cares deeply about each other and the youth and families we serve, we
invite you to join us in bringing hope and healing to children, youth and
families.
Important Note:
Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the
California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment,
as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test.
This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable
transportation as driving is an essential job function. FAA’s must be able to
safely and reliably transport youth to medical appointments, therapy sessions,
educational activities, and other essential services that support their overall
well-being. In addition, the FAA must be prepared to respond to crisis
situations by providing immediate transportation to ensure the safety and
security of the youth, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative
transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the
ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support
for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an
equal-opportunity employer.
