Open Positions
Direct Care Staff (DSP)
We are looking to hire a candidate for our Direct Care position! These positions are available in our four-bed licensed facility designed to provide 24-hour intensive behavioral support services to youth with developmental disabilities and severe challenging behavior.
Job Expectations: The job requires providing direct care in a person-centered manner, ensuring that clients’ unique needs, preferences, and goals are at the forefront of every interaction. The role also requires the capacity to effectively manage crises, providing responses that ensure the physical well-being, as well as the emotional and psychological comfort, of the clients. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with medication adherence, dressing, grooming, bathing, and other personal hygiene needs; supervising client schedules and activities; providing support and behavioral training services; and documenting all relevant information.
Hired candidates must complete RBT certification within one year of employment. Candidates considered for Lead positions must complete RBT certification within 60 days of employment.
Schedule: We have a variety of shift options to choose from! Full and part-time shifts include day (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM), evening (3:30 PM to 11:30 PM), and night (11:30 PM to 7:30 AM) shifts. Weekend positions available.
Per Diem Option: All shifts are scheduled to provide 24/7 care for our residents, giving our employees flexibility and peace of mind. Per diem employees are offered shifts on short notice and will not have a consistent schedule.
Because you are our primary safety net for uncovered shifts, we look for individuals who can respond quickly to shift openings. Since you’ll be stepping into shifts that need immediate coverage, we value someone who can jump in with a positive attitude and hit the ground running.
We respect your time! All we ask is for proactive communication regarding your availability so we can coordinate the best ways to support our team together.
Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of six months of prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities. Educational requirements include a High School Diploma or GED. Background and medical clearances are also required.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels). Applicants should be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, speak clearly to communicate information to patients and staff, read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, clinical and administrative documents, and perform tasks requiring reaching above shoulder level, bending, squatting, sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, reaching, kneeling, and twisting/turning.
Work Location: On-site, West Fresno.
Back-Up Facility Administrator (Not Full-Time)
Healthy Youth and Families Home, is seeking an experienced Facility Administrator to join our team on a part-time basis. The Facility Administrator will oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with patient care and regulatory requirements. We are looking for a backup administrator to cover during times of transition or vacation.
Main Duties:
- Develop an administrative plan and procedures to define lines of responsibility, equitable workloads, and staff supervision. The administrator will supervise all direct care staff.
- Supervise the direct care staff while they are on duty until the staff member has completed orientation and required initial training. By keeping a daily log, the administrator and staff will have a written record of ongoing problems and training results.
- Meet with the Facility Licensee and staff to discuss any problems and/or solutions.
- Recruit, employ, and train or provide training for qualified staff, and terminate staff who perform in an unsatisfactory manner.
- Provide or ensure the provision of services to the individuals required by the applicable laws and regulations, including those services identified in the individual’s pre-admission appraisal and Individual Program Plan (IPP).
- Arrange for special provisions for the care, supervision, safety, and guidance of individuals with disabilities including visual or auditory deficiencies.
- Arrange for the individuals to attend available community programs when individuals have needs identified in the IPP, including but not limited to, arranging or providing transportation.
- Provide equipment and supplies for recreation activities in the facility and will provide transportation and planning for recreational activities in the community.
- Create, edit, and organize documents, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Enter and update data in databases or spreadsheets and maintain accurate records.
- Keep the office area organized, including ordering supplies and managing inventory.
- Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute meeting materials.
- Arrange meeting rooms and necessary equipment.
Qualifications/Eligibility:
- A minimum of two years of prior experience providing direct care of supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities and be one of the following: Registered Behavior Technician, Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Qualified Behavior Modification Professional.
- Completion of the Residential Service Orientation.
- Must have an active Group Home Certificate and maintain recertification as required.
- Must be able to pass a DOJ background check and obtain fingerprint clearance.
- Be certified in hands-on CPR/First Aid or willing to obtain upon hire and annually thereafter.
- Must have a CA driver’s license that is current, clean of any major violations and without restrictions.
- Must have completed Direct Support Professional I Certification and Direct Support Professional II.
- Must also complete the required regional center orientation and a minimum of twelve hours of continuing education in the areas specified by Title 17.
- Must have 1 hour of instruction in cultural competency and sensitivity in issues related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community every year.
- Complete training by the regional center and other certified training entities.
- Exemplify the physical energy and competence to provide care and supervision of residents and, where applicable, to work effectively with social agencies.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Preferred).
Work Experience:
- 2 years of progressive experience in program management and supervision within a residential care, behavioral health, or similar setting, preferably with ESBH experience (Required).
License/Certification:
- Valid Administrator Certificate relevant to Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) or ESBH operations (Eligible/Required).
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, or a higher clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD, PhD) (Required).
Schedule:
- Expected to work a schedule that will average 40 hours per week.
- Flexibility in hours is required based on program needs, which may include evenings, weekends, and on-call availability for urgent matters.
- Primarily Monday to Friday, with adjustments as needed.
Work Location: In person (Fresno, CA)
Job Type: As-needed
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year (dependent on hours worked)
Work Location: In person
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
We are looking to hire a candidate for our Board Certified Behavior(BCBA) position! This position is available in a newly opened, four-bed licensed facility designed to provide 24-hour intensive behavioral support services to youth with developmental disabilities and severe challenging behavior.
Why choose Healthy Youth and Families Home?
Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based multidisciplinary support and care to youth with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disorders. Through individualized programs, therapeutic interventions, and collaboration with families and communities, we strive to enhance each individual’s emotional, social, and cognitive development, ensuring a higher quality of life and meaningful participation in society.
- A modest professional development stipend offered to assist with continuing education requirements and the maintenance of BACB certification
- While there may be occasional opportunities for remote, the majority of this role will be in person to best meet client needs
- Full benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, PTO, paid holidays
- Company laptop, company cell phone, mileage reimbursement (where applicable)
- Dedicated admin and management support
- Weekly 1:1 case reviews
- Leadership development and clear promotion pathways
What We’re Looking For
- Active BCBA certification
- Completion of the 8-hour supervision training
- 3+ years experience working with autism or related developmental diagnoses
- Comfort with individuals with complex behavioral needs
- Experience with severe behaviors preferred
- Experience in group homes/similar settings
- Knowledge of Title 22 and Title 17
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Able to pass a background check
- Three professional and two personal references
Job Type: Hourly
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday occasionally weekends a minimum of 40hrs a week
Work location: On site/remote, West Fresno
Education: Master’s (Required)
License/Certification: Active BCBA (Required) in good standing.
