YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR (STRTP) ON CALL

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Daily care, protection and supervision of residents.
• Implements discipline and limits within the treatment setting.
• Provides role modeling, understanding, guidance and example in order to promote in the Residents a better understanding of himself/herself and the society in which he/she lives.
• Provides for the residents' emotional and physical well-being.
• Familiarizes self with the principles of behavioral dynamics and group therapy, and assists residents in handling their problems and working effectively with a group.
• Charts the daily progress and maintains log notations and communications with social worker.
• Drives residents in agency vehicles as requested. As a driver, you must be certified in CPR & First Aid and be able to administer both CPR and First Aid when necessary.
• Logs all incidents.
• Attends and participates in mandatory training and in-services as required.
• Maintains resident records, incident logs and medical log entries.
• Supervises group outings for shopping, medical appointments, or recreation.
• Aids in the planning and implementation of recreational programs.
• Participates in and leads group meetings.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Reports all special incidents.
• Provides tutoring and schooling needs for residents as requested.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree required and/or equivalent related experience.
• An educational background that will make it possible to earn the children’s respect and to exemplify the values of education.
• Personal characteristics to be able to work effectively with the children in placement as well as adequate knowledge, skills and experience.
• Ability to be comfortable with the adolescents and be responsive to their needs.
• Ability to accept the children’s parents regardless of their difference in values and standards of conduct.
• Possesses the moral integrity, sense of values and a social commitment of the highest standards as required of all staff dealing with adolescents.
• Able to handle crises.
• Must be able to work the schedule of Sunday (variable time) & Monday - Thursday (7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.).
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company.
• Must be able to be pass a fingerprint background investigation.
• Must be able to pass a TB test, Physical Exam, and Drug Screening.