Recovery Counselor

Division/Program: Los Angeles: USC Crisis Residential Treatment (VS)

Starting Compensation: 20.00 - 22.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location: Los Angeles, CA 90033

Schedule

Tues-Sat 3 pm to 11:30 pm

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
• Generous vacation and holiday pay
• 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)
• A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) plus one (1) year full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities required
• OR completion of a minimum of 20 hours on-the-job training as defined by regulations within one (1) year of employment (in addition to the annually required 20 hours of training)
• Certification as Nurse’s Assistant (Preferred)
• Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy
• Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred
• SERV Safe Food Handler Certification or obtained within 90 days of employment
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtained within 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed and facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner
• Assist with client laundry, household cleaning, and other tasks as needed
• Perform a variety of tasks to ensure the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition
• Drive clients in the company vehicle as requested
• Maintain a high level of customer service through a safe, therapeutic environment for all clients, visitors, staff, and physicians
• Model appropriate behaviors for clients and monitor daily client activities
• Screen incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventory all client property as needed
• Monitor surveillance equipment as required
• Control access to the center, answer/direct incoming clients, conduct physical security checks of the center grounds
• Respond to fires and/or emergencies at the center
• Maintain vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care and optimum facility operations

Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.

About the Program

16-bed facilities designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment. 24/7 programs serve as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization. Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills. Services include physical and psychological evaluation, mental health and case management services, and assistance locating permanent housing.