Residential Treatment Counselor

Essential Duties

• Provides direct service to children by:
  • Direct supervision and assistance, by following the structure of the clients' daily routine; i.e., meal and snack preparation, sleep, recreation, health, hygiene, safety, and discipline.
  • Assists children in the acquisition of independent living skills, such as management of money, care of clothing, successful completion of skills enhancement in doing cottage chores, jobs and keeping appointments.
  • Cares for children when ill, being aware and attentive to individual health needs (including reporting on side effects)
  • Applies appropriate first aid.
  • Assists in medical and psychiatric appointments as directed.
  • Assists in maintenance of the home, furnishings, equipment, and grounds, including periodic cleaning, refurbishing, minor repair and monthly maintenance inventory; purchases household supplies.
  • Dispenses and records all prescribed medications; notes and reports on side effects in the absence of Health Services or Unit Program Coordinator; will adhere to medication storage protocols if medication dispensing or intakes occur outside of Health Services hours. (applicable to STRTP and Transitional Shelter Care only)
  • Under the direct supervision of the Intake and Transitional Shelter Care Program Supervisor and in collaboration with DCFS co-located staff, staff will conduct intakes and orientations to newly admitted children on a 24-hour 7 day a week basis. (applicable to Transitional Shelter Care only)
• Coordinates with clients treatment team, service plans and utilizes treatment techniques and interventions to assist clients, families and significant others in achieving goals.
• Manages the behavior of residents through the use of approved behavioral management techniques/interventions; ensures compliances with agency policies.
• Plans and participates in special occasion celebrations: admissions, birthdays, holidays, discharge, recreational activities, and community activities.
• Plans, implements, lead, teach and facilitate the constructive use of leisure time through therapeutic activities.
• Fosters positive group experience through the development and application of principles and practices of group dynamics
• Develops and maintains professional skills by participating in supervision and staff development/in-service training.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, consultations, supervision and evaluation as scheduled.
• Effectively communicates with other staff including providing written and verbal observations of children; maintains accurate records and reports on a daily basis.
• Prepares, maintains and submits all documentation and reports promptly, maintains confidentiality in all matters of Agency personnel, operations, and clients.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding children, families, and the operations of the Agency.
• Supports Agency philosophies, policies, and practices.
• Exercises good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains a professional relationship with clients at all times.

Qualifications

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

• Master's Degree required
• ACSW, AMFT or APCC registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• Must maintain registration as a condition of employment.
• Working knowledge of the family patterns, child-rearing practices, special needs, traditions and values of the ethnic and cultural groups served by the program/agency.
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural team and agency.
• Working knowledge of community resources that address the special needs of the client base.
• Ability to attend Day 1 of the Pro Act de-escalating system training.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Must have a valid California Driver License, proof of automobile insurance and meet the Agency's safe driver guidelines.
• Availability of a personal car with appropriate insurance which employee is willing to use for all Agency business, if needed, adhering to federal motor vehicle safety standards when transporting children.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written; bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English may be preferred.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
• Computer skills sufficient to meet production demands of the job including Microsoft Office and WELLIGENT software for program notes.
• Ability to work varied hours including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures of the Agency.
• Ability to model positive behaviors and Agency values.
• Strong problem-solving skills

Compensation Range: $17.50/hr - $23.46/hr

Work culture matters at 5A! We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance. We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends. We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!