About Valley Teen Ranch

Job Opportunities

Valley Teen Ranch is an organization committed to helping children who have experienced social and emotional difficulties from abuse or delinquent behavior.  Our commitment to helping children is demonstrated through our residential group home, foster family and adoption agency, bonding home, and transitional living home.

Minimum Requirements for employment with Valley Teen Ranch:

  • Minimum 18 years of age or older
  • Prefer the completion of a minimum of 60 units; Area of study preferred:  Social Work, Criminology, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology or other related field.  This educational requirement applies to an entry level position at the residential group home, bonding home and transitional living home.
  • Have and maintain a valid California drivers license with proof of a clean DMV record
  • Reliable transportation
  • Must undergo and pass a thorough background check
  • Typing and computer skills

Other Qualifications:

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good role model/example
  • Team player, with a professional attitude
  • Initiative
  • Flexibility

Note:  Other requirements, education and qualifications may apply according to the position.  Please contact Human Resources if you need additional information.

Opportunities to Serve Children are:
Adoption:

Often times our foster children become adoptable and we need a permanent home for these children.  Valley Teen Ranch provides the home study and other components to complete the adoption process.  Please contact our Foster Family Coordinator for more information on how to adopt.

Bonding Home:

We facilitate visits between natural parents and medically fragile babies, ages birth to three years old.  Our staff help the natural parent(s) learn how to physically care for their children with their medical condition.  Our goal is the parent(s) will be able to be reunited and successfully care for their child at home.

Foster Family Agency:

Valley Teen Ranch also helps to place boys and girls, ages birth to 17 years in a loving, stable homes through our Foster Family Agency.  Our children are referred to us by County Social Services and Probation Departments throughout the State of California.

Residential Group Home:

Our residential group home facility is tucked away amongst 80 acres of orchards and vineyards in southern Madera County.  We have three homes which house up to 10 boys each, ranging in ages from 9 to 17 years old.  In a family setting, our compassionate staff help provide security and stability these young men so desperately need.

Transitional Living Care:

Young men ages 18-25 who have gone through residential care, but are now homeless can live at the Valley Teen Ranch T.L.C.  They will also further their education, gain employment and continue in counseling and substance abuse groups for two years.  


Would you like to make a difference in the life of a child? If so, you may be interested in joining our team.

CLICK HERE! To download a job application!

All applicants must also complete the HEALTH SCREENING REPORT form.

Fill out the application and health screening form and email it along with your resume in .DOC format  to:
contact-us@ValleyteenRanch.org

Or mail the application, health screening form and your resume to:
HR Coordinator
2610 W. Shaw, Suite 105
Fresno, Ca 93711.  

Or you can fax it to:
(559) 438-5004.

Valley Teen Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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"The main thing I learned at VTR was how to have a healthy relationship with my family. Since I have been here I have learned how to trust my family and have good times with them. Before I came here I was completely dishonest to them all and I always broke their hearts when I lied to them. They always knew when I was lying and it made them feel sad. Now I tell the truth and my mom and I have great conversations."

C. Monk, 2007 Graduate

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