- Ensures all youth are given opportunities for therapeutic experience through trauma informed interventions
- Builds rapport with youth through consistent positive interactions
- Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the following areas of engagement with clients: Active Listening, Life Space Interview (LSI), Caring Gestures, Activities, Hurdle Help, and Boundaries.
- Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the follow areas of
- Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the follow areas of
- Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the follow areas of
- Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the follow areas of
- Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the follow areas of
- Responsible for creating a favorable group climate in which the child's safety, emotional nurturing and healthy development are of primary concern.
- Responsible for the hour by hour care, safety, supervision, protection, guidance and discipline of the group as a whole and for each child as an individual.
- Responsible for meeting the health and personal hygiene needs of minors under their care (report any medical concerns to medical staff, provide supplies and direction for proper standards of personal care, etc.).
- Maintain discipline and group control at all time, reporting any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely manner.
- Pro-act and check in with the children frequently to prevent crisis situations. After an incident has occurred, follow-up and process with the child to prevent further crisis situations and complete any necessary documentation.
- Serve snacks to the clients in coordination with other staff, per approved menu. Maintain a pleasant and cheerful mealtime atmosphere, and dine with the children during mealtimes, modeling appropriate behavior, table manners, etc.
- Ensure that children are properly dressed for various occasions and see that their clothing is appropriately cleaned and maintained.
- Provide transportation for children as directed by a supervisor as necessary and in accordance with the agency transport policy.
- In collaboration with the Recreation Department, structure recreational/craft activities to enhance each child's social and physical development.
- Performs routine household duties, including but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, laundry, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, cleaning and organizing closets, etc.
- Supervises the chores and work project of children.
- Must be familiar with, and have the ability to carry out, all emergency/disaster plans.
- Accountable for reporting building and equipment damage and/or unsafe conditions and initiate action to correct any unsafe conditions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Required
- BA/BS Degree, or Child Development Teaching Permit
- or 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, Adolescent Development units, Foster and Kinship Care Education and at least 100 hours of experience working with youth
- or valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor and at least 100 hours experience working with youth
- or valid Vocational Training certificate, credential or documentation demonstrating experience as a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and at least 100 hours experience working with youth
- or previously employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term therapeutic center for at least one year.
- Must possess a valid California Driver's License. Must be able to meet the Agency's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for business. The Agency's insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
- Must be able to meet the requirements of the agency transport policy.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children's Receiving Home.
- Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment
- Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children's Receiving Home within the first three months of employment.
- Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.
- Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment.
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Residential Counselor - Sacramento, United States - CHILDRENS RECEIVING HOME
Description
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Childrens Receiving Home - Sacramento, CA
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$ $19.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Position: Residential Counselor - STRTP
Department:
Residential
Reports To:
SOD or Program Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Program Supervisor or Supervisor on Duty, the Residential Counselor is responsible for the daily care and supervision of agency clients and living conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Residential Care
Engagement
Crisis Management:
Prompting, Redirection, Proximity, Planned Ignoring & Positive Attention, Time-Away, Directive Statements, Touch Control and Physical Containment.
Milieu Management
Milieu Management:
Assessment of facility for hazards, general condition of milieu and overall cleanliness; Supervision of youth, Schedule adherence, and Structuring environment.
ProgramDocumentation
Professionalism
positively with CRH employees and CRH affiliates, represents CRH professionally outside the organization.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
