Extra Help Group Counselor, Nights

County of Orange•Orange, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is open to the public to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Extra-Help Group Counselor, Nights positions within the Social Services Agency. The eligible list may be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the County of Orange. Orange County is a desirable place to live and is one of the premier employers in the region, as well as the third largest populated County in California. The County offers individual opportunity, job satisfaction, and the pleasure of working with colleagues dedicated to making a positive difference. The Social Services Agency (SSA) is composed of four business divisions: Assistance Programs; Children and Family Services; Family Self-Sufficiency & Adult Services and Administrative Services; and over 4,300 dedicated employees, providing human services to an average of one in three Orange County residents. Our mission is to deliver quality services that are accessible and responsive to the community, encourage personal responsibility, strengthen individuals, preserve families, and protect vulnerable adults and children. The Orangewood Children and Family Center (OCFC) is a Temporary Shelter Care Facility, owned and operated by the County of Orange through the SSA, that provides care for children who have experienced abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

Requirements

Title 22 Regulations
Recreational children's programs and activities
Crisis intervention techniques
Proper methods of physical restraint
Engage and interact with children
Monitor and supervise children in a group home
Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ensure children’s safety and maintain a safe and positive environment
Follow safety protocols and procedures
Manage stress and maintain self-control during emergency or disturbance
Report safety concerns efficiently
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Actively listens to understand all viewpoints when others speak
Interact with children in a positive tone and manner
Communicate effectively with children and others in emotionally charged situations
Display a willingness to work with troubled and special needs children
Maintain a calm demeanor
De-escalate emotionally charged youth
Effectively listens with understanding and without bias
Genuine and empathetic
Trustworthy
Energetic and enthusiastic when working with children
Dependable and reliable
Respond to crisis/emergencies using positive interventions
Work independently and take initiative
Provides age-appropriate support and guidance
Make sound judgments, actions or decisions to prevent injury
Alert and mindful of children’s safety
Maintain an open and approachable manner
Build rapport with others
Works collaboratively with staff to ensure consistent and supportive care for children.
Background clearance check from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and Community Care Licensing (CCL).
Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) background clearance check may be required.

Nice To Haves

Candidates will be required to undergo a background clearance check from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and Community Care Licensing (CCL) and must successfully clear prior to the start of their employment.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Areas considered in the background check include conviction history, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts) if applicable.
Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
In addition, a Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) background clearance check may be required.
CACI is a repository of child abuse investigation reports managed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that contains information related to substantiated cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental/emotional abuse, and/or severe neglect of a child.

Responsibilities

Provides care, supervision, and counseling to children temporarily detained in protective custody at a 24-hour multidisciplinary shelter care facility.
Works under supervision and is responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment during overnight hours.
Responds to the needs of children.
Provides crisis intervention and administers appropriate discipline when necessary.
Supervises dependent children during awakening, in dressing and in preparing their sleeping area for the day.
Monitors children’s sleep patterns and ensures their safety throughout the night.
Fills out the required documentation, including behavioral observations and activity reports.
Checks for signs of illness and promptly reports health concerns.
Maintains a routine activity log in accordance with facility procedures.
Prepares case records, development assessments, care plans, log entries and special incident reports in compliance with applicable regulations.
Files information in case folders, extracts information for routine reports, totals and averages daily individual and unit grade.
Works cooperatively and effectively with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
Assists with general housekeeping.