Treatment Counselor (Overnight Shift)

The Position

We are looking for a Treatment Counselor, who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values.

Key Responsibilities

• Constant supervision, protection and care of children, individually and in groups at all times in a manner consistent with their personal rights, to ensure safety within a trauma informed framework.
• Work as a part of the treatment team to help children in the development of various skills including social, vocational, educational, hygiene and other skills.
• Notation of the child’s progress and identifying the possible need for additional services and communicating those findings to the Unit Manager.
• Reporting to Unit Managers and/or those designated as Facility Managers any problems and/or recommendations.
• In collaboration with the treatment team and Child and family team (CFT), develop and implement various activities for the children.
• Utilizing acquired training skills, provide crisis intervention including the use of physical restraints if needed.
• Dispense medications as directed when indicated.
• Interact with the children’s family and other significant persons in a helpful, therapeutic and non-judgmental manner.
• Complete all required documentation in a legible, professional, and timely manner.
• Successfully complete all required training and attend/participate in required meetings.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new Treatment counselors.
• Other related duties as assigned to ensure health and safety of the children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree, or Valid Child Development Teaching Permit, or Completion of 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.
• Valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth.
• 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.
• Previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or STRTP for at least one year.
• Have relevant experience as determined by CDSS to meet any of the above requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office-related software.
• Possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Able to work independently and organize multiple projects with minimum supervision.
• Able to work as a team member.
• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Able represent the agency professionally and appropriately with all constituencies.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening.
• Able to drive to various sites on and off campus.
• Able to bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Able to physically restrain children (if needed).

Why Should You Apply?

Our Mission - work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
Competitive pay
Several benefit options
Employee tuition reimbursement
Great training for staff
Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.