Awake Residential Counselor

Sacramento Children's Home • Sacramento, CA

5d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Awake Supervisor and the work guidance and direction of the Lead Awake, the Awake Residential Counselor is the primary caregiver to the children, providing leadership and supervision. The Awake Residential Counselor ensures the safety and security of the children at all times throughout the night by performing regular bed checks and reporting any unauthorized activity.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required, AND
• A Bachelor’s degree in any field; or
• A valid Child Development Teaching Permit; or
• Completion of 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, Foster and Kinship Care Education or Psychology; or
• A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor; or
• A valid Vocational Training certificate, credential or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills (and at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor or other relevant experience as determined by Community Care Licensing which can be obtained after hire); or
• Previous employment as a full time employee or volunteer at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic center or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year; or
• Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice system as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver, or life experience with children who have experienced high levels of trauma
• Driving is an essential function of this job. As such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid CA driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of the residents at all times consistent with agency standards of supervision.
• Assist the children in the performance of regular daily activities, including bed making, personal hygiene, room cleaning, and all other chores normally expected of children their ages.
• Provide a caring, warm, consistent environment for the children through setting clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, and giving verbal praise and acknowledgment to children for positive actions and decisions to help build self-esteem, age appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem solving, proper language, coping skills, respect for others and self and brainstorming alternative, appropriate behaviors, etc.
• Orient new residents to the campus program and ensure the bedroom area is safe, clean and in line with the welcoming plan for new residents.
• Work closely and maintain consistent and appropriate communication with all other staff members as a part of a comprehensive treatment team.
• Maintain discipline and group control at all time, reporting any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain and follow the daily structure, routines, activities 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.
• Use Love and Logic approach and techniques in daily interaction with children.
• Provide Trauma Informed Care by using knowledge of the effects of trauma on child development and behavior
• Use Crisis Management techniques including restraints when necessary as learned per Pro-Act to ensure the safety of staff and residents.
• Ensure that children are properly dressed for various occasions and see that their clothing is appropriately cleaned and maintained.
• Provide educational help when assisting the children with homework and respond to schools in regard to the resident’s behavioral problems as necessary.
• Distribute medication for residents’ self-administration, in accordance with Agency standards and procedures as assigned.
• Provide transportation for children as directed by a supervisor in accordance with agency transport policy.
• Complete written documentation per residential program requirements, and in compliance with agency policy and training.
• Attend and utilize all training that is provided, in compliance with Community Care Licensing (CCL) requirements.
• Attend and participate in team meetings or read the team meeting notes to be aware of and facilitate the development and application of Needs and Services treatment plans for each child.
• Ensure accurate recording of worked hours and notify a supervisor of any discrepancies in a timely manner and in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Performs bed checks every 5 - 15 minutes as indicated per cottage. Logs all bed checks in Awake Staff Log and documents nightly behaviors.
• Prepares and serves attractive, well-balanced breakfast in coordination with other staff, per approved menu. Maintains a pleasant and cheerful mealtime atmosphere, and dines with the children during mealtimes, modeling appropriate behavior, table manners, etc.
• Thaws meat for next day’s dinner as needed.
• Complies with all Community Care Licensing regulations and SCH policies and procedures to ensure safety and cleanliness of the cottage.
• Per duty checklist and CCL regulations, performs cleaning/tidying/decorating duties and documents by initialing the check off list.
• Maintains a clean and organized staff office.
• Conducts a monthly/bi-monthly/weekly inventory of all items, food, hygiene supplies, and linen/kitchen/household supplies and documents items currently on hand and items needed on the appropriate forms and submits these to the cottage supervisor when due.
• Completes the daily Safety Inspection Form and submits requests to our maintenance department for anything which is broken or out of CCL regulations.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and ongoing long term disability plans, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED