Residential Counselor, PRN - HOLABIRD LANE CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, United States

Description · JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor, PRN · SUMMARY: Residential Counselor, PRN's maintain a climate conducive to positive, cohesive and congenial group living by providing clients with a safe and  secure living environment.  Maintains house security by admitting and su ...

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Description

JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor, PRN

SUMMARY: Residential Counselor, PRN's maintain a climate conducive to positive, cohesive and congenial group living by providing clients with a safe and  secure living environment.  Maintains house security by admitting and supervising authorized visitors and residents.  Specific duties will vary depending on the shift worked. 

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:       None     

STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

HOURLY RATE: Regular $

Weekend premium $ Saturday & Sunday      3pm-11pm

Thursday premium $ Thursday 11pm-7am (awake)

Sleep $ PM – 7AM

Sleep w/ duties $ PM – 7AM

Who we are:

Now in our 122^nd year of service to the Charlotte community, Crittenton is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower women and children through education, health, residential care, and supportive services.  We envision ending the generational cycle of poverty and trauma, creating better tomorrows.  We're nationally accredited and guided by a trauma-informed model of care to make our clients feel safe, supported, and empowered. 

Want to see where you could be working? 

Head to our website to view a virtual tour of our beautiful new 38,000 square-foot facility 

Working here:

Working at Crittenton provides you with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of girls, women, and children in a unique working environment.  Benefits include complimentary meals during your shift and many opportunities to attend valuable training to enhance your personal and professional development.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

All Shifts

• Ensures clients follow program guidelines, rules and regulations at all times.
• Responds to clients' medical symptoms and/or needs by following clinic instructions, administering medication, transporting to and escorting into the hospital.
• Intervenes in problem behaviors by utilizing crisis intervention and redirection skills
• Documents all activities occurring and any new information disclosed on a client-by-client basis each shift, maintaining client and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc.
• Is familiar with, and follows, the comprehensive treatment plan of each client
• Provide support for clients who may be in the early stages of labor by timing contractions
• Provides clerical support for Residential Specialists
• Participates in auditing of client charts and any necessary follow-up
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the wing at the conclusion of shift
• Participates in a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education activities annually
• Works together as a team with other Direct and Non-Direct Service staff
• Maintains professional ethics as outlined in the NASW code of ethics
• Other duties as assigned

1^st Shift Additional Duties and Responsibilities (7a.m. - 3p.m.)

• Organizes and supervises individual and group chore programs; conducts daily room and chore checks to ensure satisfactory completion
• Provides supervision of clients in dining hall during meals
• Transports clients in agency vehicles to various appointments, court proceedings, etc.

2^nd Shift Additional Duties and Responsibilities (3p.m. – 11p.m.)

• Performs last bed check for all residents; secures common areas
• Responds appropriately to and documents all intake calls
• Conducts fire drills as assigned

3^rd Shift Additional Duties and Responsibilities (11p.m. – 7a.m.; Sleep or Overnight Awake)

• Performs periodic bed checks for all residents
• Responsible for first wake-up of the day during the school year
• Updates census report, caseload and room chart for the following day
• Responds appropriately to and documents all intake calls
• Conducts fire drills as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care or related human services area
• Must be 21 years of age
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused attitude
• Must work a minimum of 6 shifts per month (3 shifts per pay period), which must include at least two weekend shifts per month during the 3 p.m.–11 p.m. or 11 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts
• Must be available to work on holidays based on the Agency's needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must be CPR certified within 30 days of hire
• Must have a valid Driver License and acceptable driving record
• Commitment to Crittenton's mission, goals and values

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; at least six months' experience in residential care preferred.