Residential Counselor - STRTP

CHILDRENS RECEIVING HOME•Sacramento, CA

11d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor or Supervisor on Duty, the Residential Counselor is responsible for the daily care and supervision of agency clients and living conditions. We are currently offering a sign on bonus for this position. Eligibility and payout details will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree, or Child Development Teaching Permit
12 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, Adolescent Development units, Foster, and Kinship Care Education and at least 100 hours of experience working with youth
valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor and at least 100 hours experience working with youth
valid Vocational Training certificate, credential or documentation demonstrating experience as a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and at least 100 hours experience working with youth
previously employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or shortterm therapeutic center for at least one year.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
Must be able to meet the Agency’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for business. The Agency’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Must have a clean driving record.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home.
Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment
Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment.
Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.
Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as client safety/treatment plans, assessment materials and procedure manuals.
Ability to write professional/clinical incident reports and correspondence.
Must be competent in Microsoft Office Suite and Web Browsers.
Ability to perform housekeeping tasks, including but not limited to, cleaning, washing clothes, ironing, etc.
Skill to instruct, direct, counsel, and encourage individuals and groups of children.
Ability to maintain discipline and group control in a therapeutic manner.
Skill to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Skill to listen attentively to clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
Skill to plan and organize multiple tasks at one time.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Ability to relate with children in a nurturing and respectful manner.
Ability to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.
Must be flexible, creative, and able to work effectively in crisis situations.
Ability to work cooperatively with a culturally diverse client population and work force.
Ability to work with community and outside agencies in a collaborative and cooperative manner.
Ability to work effectively in a team, group, or individual setting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of child/adolescent development, and/or child psychology to identify and encourage age- appropriate behavior, as well as understand the client’s behaviors and reactions is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures all youth are given opportunities for therapeutic experience through trauma informed interventions
Builds rapport with youth through consistent positive interactions
Responsible for creating a favorable group climate in which the child’s safety, emotional nurturing and healthy development are of primary concern.
Responsible for the hour-by-hour care, safety, supervision, protection, guidance, and discipline of the group as a whole and for each child as an individual.
Responsible for meeting the health and personal hygiene needs of minors under their care (report any medical concerns to medical staff, provide supplies and direction for proper standards of personal care, etc.).
Maintain discipline and group control at all times, reporting any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor 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.
Serve snacks to the clients in coordination with other staff, per approved menu. Maintain a pleasant and cheerful mealtime atmosphere, and dine with the children during mealtimes, modeling appropriate behavior, table manners, etc.
Ensure that children are properly dressed for various occasions and see that their clothing is appropriately cleaned and maintained.
Provide transportation for children as directed by a supervisor as necessary and in accordance with the agency transport policy.
In collaboration with the Recreation Department, structure recreational/craft activities to enhance each child’s social and physical development.
Performs routine household duties, including but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, laundry, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, cleaning and organizing closets, etc.
Supervises the chores and work project of children.
Must be familiar with, and have the ability to carry out, all emergency/disaster plans.
Accountable for reporting building and equipment damage and/or unsafe conditions and initiate action to correct any unsafe conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned.