Mental Health Recovery Counselor
About The Position
The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Ensure that all safety regulations are followed, and the facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner. Assist with client laundry, household cleaning and other tasks as needed. This position performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Manager, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
- One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving individuals with mental disabilities OR completion of 20 hours of regulated on-the-job training within the first year of employment (in addition to standard annual training requirements).
- Valid California Driver's License.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification (required within 90 days of hire).
- First Aid certification (from an approved agency, such as the American Red Cross) (required within 90 days of hire).
Nice To Haves
- Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Responsibilities
- Providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.
- Ensuring that all safety regulations are followed.
- Maintaining the facilities in a safe and clean manner.
- Assisting with client laundry, household cleaning and other tasks as needed.
- Performing a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Ample vacation and holiday pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
