Residential Counselor - Evening Shift 3:00-11:00

About the role

The Residential Counselor is responsible for daily care and supervision of residents while in care.

Schedule

Evening Shift: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Company sponsored learning and development

Responsibilities

• Engage in a trauma informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents
• Supervise residents in various activities in order to observe and promote positive social behavior or affect changes in their social behavior
• Teach rules, manners, practices for interpersonal relationships, personal care, etc.
• Model and teach life skills to program residents that will help them develop interpersonal relationships, social skills and how to navigate through their internal and external surroundings
• Complete shift documentation including but not limited to residential case notes, incident reports, and resident inventory; also required to complete documentation requested by clinical or medical staff such as sleep logs and behavior checklists
• Observe methods/techniques of clinical staff and participate in treatment of residents in interaction, limit setting, and implementation of treatment plans; also responsible for co-facilitation and involvement in clinical groups
• Assignments include but are not limited to: escorting residents to groups, interviews, meetings, mealtime, recreation, educational activities, medical appointments, and participate in supervision and instruction
• Maintain developmental age-appropriate rules and expectations, including proper conduct of residents during work, recreation, and education
• Administer and record medication as ordered by physician or delegating nurse
• Provide supervision for resident participation in the canine and equine programs to include direct care for the animals when necessary
• Work to prevent inappropriate behaviors in the residential area
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Maintain professional boundaries between self and residents to ensure appropriateness in the working relationship
• Communicate all appropriate information internally and externally to facilitate the treatment of the resident
• Must be flexible and available to work various shifts on multiple days of the week
• Attend trainings and meetings as required
• Review client files on a periodic basis to become familiar with the specific, individualized needs and goals of the residents in their care
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of experience working with children and families, preferably in the child welfare industry
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be able to obtain RCYCP licensure within 180 days of employment