On-Call Counselor- Second Story
About The Position
Encompass Community Services is the largest provider of health and human services in Santa Cruz County, with nearly 50 years of experience delivering culturally appropriate and evidence-based safety net services. As a health equity organization, Encompass is committed to providing everyone in the community with access to high-quality health and human services. Second Story is an alternative residential program serving six guests, offering recovery-oriented peer support for adults in crisis or distress, who are coming out of or seeking to avoid psychiatric hospitalization or further life disruption. Second Story is staffed by peers and is open to possibilities beyond the medical model of mental health, striving to provide trauma-informed care.
Requirements
- Priority in hiring will go to “peers” or people with lived mental health experience. This is defined as a person who can inspire hope by openly sharing their experiences of recovery from extreme emotional distress. This may have meant having a diagnosis, being hospitalized and receiving services for a span of nine months to a lifetime. This person has learned through their challenges, remains open to life experiences and ready to give back to their community. Please discuss your experience in your cover letter.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent life experience.
- Ability to role model daily living skills in a positive manner.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and complete tasks.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to maintain and clean, safe and supportive environment.
- Must have a vehicle, valid CA driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and good driving record to be covered by agency insurance.
- Must be able to pass a criminal record clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Availability for all shifts desirable (including overnight).
Responsibilities
- Establish a close working relationship with guests in the program.
- Maintain the safety and security of the facility during overnight hours.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and sober environment.
- Remain available to any guest having difficulties, on overnight shifts.
- Participate in the effort to keep the facility clean, well maintained and running smoothly. This may include household duties such as shopping for supplies, laundry and cleaning.
Benefits
- Required trainings are provided and include trauma informed care, mindfulness meditation, motivational interviewing and intentional peer support.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
