About us

Brighter Horizon Treatment Centers is a non-profit STRTP (Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program) in Bakersfield, CA. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to Our organization serves children and youth at-risk populations. A part of our organization's objective is to act as a model nonprofit organization creating tangible, measurable and accountable community benefits by providing safe, sensitive and therapeutic environments and treatment to those we serve through the work of qualified and dedicated staff in partnership with programming and community stakeholders..

Our work environment includes:

• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere
• Growth opportunities

Currently, we are recruiting and hiring for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist/Case Manager in our Short Term Residential Treatment Programs (STRTP). Each of our clients are referred through juvenile probation and social services and have various behavioral and mental health issues, conduct disorders, gang affiliation etc.

Job Duties and Responsibility Include:

All qualified staff are to consistently provide the following for all residential clients:

-Provide constant supervision, protection and care for the youth in a 24-hour group home setting. Staff will establish behavioral limits by de-escalating youth in crisis.

-Provide guidance on verbal communication, health and self-care personal habits. Assist client with living skills such as cooking, laundry and house cleaning. Assists youth with academic assignments. Staff will be trained on dispensing medication and recognize youth medical needs, administer first aid and CPR if needed also transporting.

For all job seekers who possess a background in social work, case management, psychiatric care, behavioral health and group home direct care are highly encouraged to apply. We also encourage those with majors in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology and Criminal Justice to submit their application today!

The Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist are required to meet ** at least one** of the following qualifications listed below:

- Bachelors of Arts or Sciences Degree.

- or A valid child development teaching permit or completed 12 semester units of early childhood education, adolescent development or Foster & Kinship education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth.

- or A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth.

- or A valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience as determined by the dept.

-or Have been previously employed as a full-time staff or served as a volunteer at a group home, short term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program for one (1) year

-or Have 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 the dept.

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist are required to possess the following:

-At Least 21 years of age and older

-Must have a valid California Driver's license, auto insurance coverage.

-Must have a good driving record

-Official Educational Transcripts.

-Criminal Record Background check including D O J, FBI and Child Abuse Index. A Physical, Drug and TB screening is required (Company will assume cost).

Benefits:

Paid training for required courses such as, CPR & First Aid, Water Safety and Pro Act upon hiring.

Schedule: Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift On call Overnight shift Overtime Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate: Bakersfield, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Evening Shift (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bakersfield, CA 93313: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bakersfield, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bakersfield, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person