Residential Counselor

GLOM GLOBAL INC • Stockton, CA

69d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor works as part of a multi-disciplinary team in providing supervision to adult residents who have been released from prison or jail, some with severe and persistent mental illness. The Residential Support Specialist also supports and assists residents to successfully transition from incarceration into the community, independent living skills and in meeting rehabilitation goals. Residential Support specialist must demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including some weekend and overnight shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in reentry services or related field
• Strong knowledge of the criminal justice system and the challenges faced by individuals reentering society
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by people reentering society after incarceration
• PPD test for tuberculosis and satisfactory results
• FBI and DOJ criminal background clearances
• Free from state sanctions
• Valid driver license
• CPR/First Aid/BLS certification
• CCL approved FBI and DOJ criminal background clearances.

Nice To Haves

• College degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors house activities while directly supervising resident actions and movements.
• Provides clients with guidance and support on an informal basis as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on best practices and emerging trends in reentry programs and services
• Provide support services to help individuals navigate the challenges of reentry
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients being served.
• Administer medication to all clients.
• Follow and uphold all GLOM and facility policies and procedures.
• Provide incoming shift staff with a detailed pass down relating to all issues/clients.
• Act as a team member providing input and reporting observations and concerns in regard to client symptoms and symptom management.
• Demonstrate the ability to act a part of a team and in an appropriate manner in a crisis situation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED