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Teacher Assistant (special needs program)

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services · Human Services · $54.4M budget · 584 staff · Since 1908

Why Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Offers family-focused social, educational, and behavioral health support.

  • For children whose emotional, behavioral, social or other challenges prevent them from living at home, Vista Del Mar provides a safe, home-like living environment within a comprehensive treatment setting. Our programs help troubled children make the transition back home or…$17.3M spent in FY2024
  • Vista Del Mar provides a broad spectrum of community-based Services for children, adolescents, young adults and families, including adoptions and foster home care, through our state-licensed, hague-accredited private adoption agency. We also offer individual and Family counseling, parent education, teacher…$16.7M spent in FY2024
  • Vista's non-public school is accredited by the western association of schools and colleges (wasc) and serves children, pre-school through grade 12, who have struggled in other school settings. After assessing each Child and creating a comprehensive individualized education plan (iep)…$6.1M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$137K–$391K
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$51.1M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
584
employees
204 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
82%
of spending
Looks good: 82% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−7%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
12 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 11.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1935
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

GET TO KNOW US For more than a century, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has been dedicated to supporting children and families across Los Angeles County through high-quality programs and compassionate care. Our goal is to help children and families build strong foundations that support growth, stability, and meaningful opportunities throughout their lives. Many of the individuals we serve have faced long-standing challenges, and we are committed to meeting families where they are with respect and understanding. Vista Del Mar is guided by values centered on growth, opportunity, fairness, and excellence in service.

OUR CULTURE At Vista Del Mar, our work is strengthened by the people we serve and the dedicated staff who support them. We strive to create an environment where everyone is treated with dignity, care, and respect. We recognize that personal experiences and life circumstances shape how individuals engage within their communities, and we actively work to reduce barriers while improving access and outcomes for families. Vista Del Mar is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in care, collaboration, professional growth, and mutual support, where each individual feels welcomed and valued. We believe meaningful action is the foundation of lasting trust.

We welcome qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. Relevant professional and lived experience that supports effective service delivery to children and families is valued. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, experience, and organizational needs. MISSION: Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

The Teacher Assistant – Non-Public School (NPS) - Vista School is responsible for assisting the teacher in developing and carrying out curriculum and behavior modification systems for emotionally disturbed children/adolescents. Bachelor's Degree is required------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Adhering to the following standards of professionalism: Being on time as scheduled signing in upon arrival, and when leaving each day, notifying immediate supervisor and signing out; b) Upon arrival to work, checking in with immediate supervisor (teacher) for daily briefing.

Presenting a positive attitude toward work by demonstrating effort and initiative. Working effectively with the teacher and other school staff by maintaining effective communication regarding students and other work-related matters and assisting to maintain consistent behavior management programs and matters related to academic curriculum. Demonstrating an understanding of the Special Education population and continuing to develop skills and knowledge in working with Special Education students. Attending required meeting, in-services, and trainings for continued professional growth. Relating to…

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About Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services

From its Form 990

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