Residential Counselor I

Victor•Santa Rosa, CA

7d•$23 - $28

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Supervisor (RSS) and the Residential Counselor II (RC II), the Residential Counselor I (RC I) is responsible for the care and supervision of severely emotionally disturbed children assigned to the facility, in accordance with public law, state regulations, and Agency operating plans. The role includes ensuring youth safety, implementing trauma-informed interventions and crisis management, planning and supervising daily activities, meeting physical and medical needs, monitoring medication use, and participating in the treatment team and Agency.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the listed education or experience pathways: a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; one year of full-time work experience at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program; a Child Development Teaching Permit; 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster Kinship Care Education plus 100 hours of experience working with youth; a valid Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor, or AOD Counselor certificate plus 100 hours of experience working with youth; a valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating trade or journeyperson status instructing children in vocational skills plus 100 hours of youth experience as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, or counselor; or life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice system.
Possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance, and a clean driving record.
Be physically and mentally fit and willing to complete tuberculosis and drug screening tests.
Be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
Be able to think and act quickly in emergencies, deal effectively with personal danger, maintain mental capacity, and exercise sound judgment and rational thinking.
Be able to work safely and respectfully with seriously emotionally disturbed children who may become violent or physically and verbally offensive.
Be able to perform physical restraints when needed.
Be able to work in an office or outdoor environment; stand, walk, run, sit for extended periods, bend, twist, reach, balance, and occasionally carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
Be physically able to perform Pro-Act Restraint Techniques, CPR, and First Aid as trained.
Be able to operate a motor vehicle and sit for prolonged periods while traveling up to 100 miles driving distance.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of youth through direct supervision.
Implement trauma-informed interventions with youth and effectively manage crises.
Plan and supervise daily youth activities and implement the Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP).
Ensure that the physical and medical needs of youth are met.
Pass, document, and monitor youth medication use.
Participate as an active member of the treatment team and Agency.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Four weeks of paid time off and sick pay.
Mental health days.
Retirement plan (403b) with 4% employer matching.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Verizon Wireless discount.
Working Advantage discount program.
Tuition assistance.
Reimbursements for license registration fees and continuing education units for clinical staff.
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.