Residential Counselor Overnight 11:00pm-7:00am - Bel Air, Maryland, United States - Arrow Child and Family Ministries

Description

Overview:
$ Sign-On Bonus Available

The Residential Counselor is responsible for daily care and supervision of residents while in care.


Benefits Include:
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement savings plan with company match.

Paid time off and vacation pay.

Mileage reimbursement.

Tuition reimbursement available.

Company sponsored learning and development


Min:
USD $18.50/Hr.


Max:
USD $20.08/Hr.


Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Engages in a trauma informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervises residents in various activities in order to observe and promote positive social behavior or effect changes in their social behavior. Teaches rules, manners, practices for interpersonal relationships, personal care, etc.
• Models and teaches life skills to program residents that will help them develop interpersonal relationships, social skills and how to navigate through their internal and external surroundings.
• Completes shift documentation including but not limited to residential case notes, incident reports, and resident inventory; also required to complete documentation requested by clinical or medical staff such as sleep logs and behavior checklists.
• Observes methods/techniques of clinical staff and participates in treatment of residents in interaction, limit setting, and implementation of treatment plans, also responsible for co- facilitation and involvement in clinical groups.
• Assignments include but not limited to escorting residents to groups, interviews, meetings, mealtime, recreation, education activities, medical appointments, and participates in supervision and instruction.
• Maintains developmental age-appropriate rules and expectations, including proper conduct of residents during work, recreation, and education.
• Administers and records medication as ordered by physician or delegating nurse.
• Provides supervision for resident participation in the canine and equine programs to include direct care for the animals when necessary.
• Works to prevent inappropriate behaviors in the residential milieu
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintains professional boundaries between self and residents to ensure appropriateness in the working relationship.
• Communicates all appropriate information internally and externally to facilitate the treatment of the resident.
• Must be flexible available to work various shifts on multiple days of the week.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.
• Shares/transmits the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff and to clients and families served.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, Arrow policy, and COA
• Review client files on a periodic basis to become familiarized with the specific, individualized needs and goals of the residents in their care.
• May be required to drive ACFM vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete Arrow's vehicle training.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year experience working with children and families preferably in the child welfare industry.

Bachelor's degree preferred