Social Service Assistant

About the role

The Regional Crisis Center (RCC) is seeking Social Service Assistants to join our team. This role involves scheduling, coordinating, and supervising group activities at the RCC program. Key responsibilities include maintaining consistency and safety among clients, observing and recording behavior patterns, aiding in service planning, documenting necessary behaviors, helping clients with skill-building, and providing guidance on daily tasks such as housekeeping, chores, physical activity, recreation, hygiene, and school work. Additionally, you will assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise group activities at the RCC program.
• Maintain consistency and safety among clients.
• Observe and record behavior patterns.
• Aid in service planning and document necessary behaviors.
• Help clients with skill-building and provide guidance on daily tasks.
• Complete crisis intervention and de-escalate clients daily using crisis intervention techniques.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social science or related fields or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a residential setting with at-risk youth required. Experience with manual restraints when needed.
• Availability: Varies based on assigned shift (Day shift 7am-5pm, Swing shift 2pm-12am, Overnight 10pm-8am).
• Certifications/Licenses: Eligible for QMHA preferred, valid Oregon Driver's license, and insurable under agency's insurance.

Qualifications

• Eligible for QMHA certification preferred.
• Prior experience working with combative at-risk youth, preferably in a residential setting, or experience in a challenging, high-paced environment.
• The ability to maintain strong professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Pass crisis intervention training within the first month of employment.
• Ability to perform specific manual restraints as specified by the state.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Proficiency in managing group activities and client interactions.

Benefits

• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Work with a diverse range of clients representing different backgrounds.
• Opportunity to learn and apply crisis intervention techniques.
• Supporting clients through various therapeutic methods including seclusion rooms and full-body restraints.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedules vary based on assigned shift.