Residential Counselor

About the role

Casa de Amparo is currently seeking two Full-Time PM (afternoon/evening shift) Residential Counselors to join their dedicated team. This recruitment effort is proudly supported by Mission Edge, partnering with Casa de Amparo to connect passionate individuals with meaningful opportunities in child welfare and residential care.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assuring the safety of residents and their children in Residential Services.
• Carries out daily activities of residents per the daily schedule; i.e. chores, passes, school attendance, meals, recreation, medical appointments, visits, and court appointments.
• Affords assistance in self-administration of residents' medication and documents accurately in accordance with the Residential Services Health Care and Medication Training plan.
• Provides crisis intervention as necessary.
• Provides care that is knowledgeable and respectful of differing cultures and the norms that exist within various cultures.
• Be knowledgeable of residents’ clinical treatment plans and collaborate with clinical staff to provide services consistent with plans.
• Attends all required staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Records daily progress notes for each resident and provides to Quality Assurance Specialist for filing.
• Affirms that clients have adequate clothing per the clothing inventory standards.
• Completes a supply request for needs which cannot be met through existing supplies.
• Sends maintenance requests via intranet for completion by Facilities Team.
• Reports all janitorial and hygiene needs to Residential Services Supervisor.
• Performs transport of residents to appointments using agency and/or personal vehicle.
• Performs other administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to be associated with Casa de Amparo through Community Care Licensing (CCL), which typically includes clearance by FBI, DOJ and CACI.
• Education and/or experience requirements: Have a Bachelor’s Degree (in human science field preferred) OR Have a valid Child Development Teaching Permit OR Have completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development or Foster and Kinship Care Education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth OR Have a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth OR Have a valid vocational training certificate, credential or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor or other relevant experience as determined by the department OR Have previously been employed as a full time staff or served as a volunteer at a group home, STRTP or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year OR Have relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor or caregiver or other relevant experience as determined by the department.
• Maturity, good judgment and the ability to be a positive role model for children.
• The ability to effectively set limits and function in crisis and high stress situations.
• The ability to work as part of a team and be able to work shifts up to 10 hours in length.
• The physical ability to participate in activities and perform related physical skills, including, but not limited to, crouching, lifting 50 pounds, crawling on hands and knees, and walking up and down stairs.
• The ability to comply with all employment requirements including, but not limited to CPR/Pediatric 1st Aid, physical, TB and drug screen clearance, clear DMV record and approval from insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.
• Must provide proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Qualifications

• Must possess maturity, good judgment and the ability to be a positive role model for children.
• Must be a professional with the ability to effectively set limits and function in crisis and high stress situations.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and be able to work shifts up to 10 hours in length.
• Must have ambulatory, auditory and visual skills to observe and physically intervene with residents when required.
• English proficient/Bilingual and bicultural preferred.
• Must have the physical ability to participate in activities and perform related physical skills, including, but not limited to, crouching, lifting 50 pounds, crawling on hands and knees, and walking up and down stairs.
• Ability to comply with all employment requirements including, but not limited to CPR/Pediatric 1st Aid, physical, TB and drug screen clearance, clear DMV record and approval from insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.
• Must provide proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.