Residential Counselor — 24/7 Support & Growth

PRC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

PRC Baker Places is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide 24-hour support at a licensed residential facility with an adult population facing psychiatric, substance use, or HIV-AIDS related disabilities.

The role is full-time and unionized, with duties including intake, treatment planning, counseling, documentation, and group activities, while fostering safety, boundaries, and professional conduct within the team.

Qualifications

• All direct care staff shall have graduated from high school or possess a GED.
• Minimum of one year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving people with mental disabilities.
• Direct experience in providing services to clients.
• The following Baker Places, Inc. treatment programs require DOJ clearance: Hummingbird Valencia, Hummingbird Potrero, Leland House, Ferguson Place, CDSS clearance; Fostel House, Robertson Place, San Jose Place and Baker Street House.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake interviews and assist with client treatment plan development, implementation and discharge planning.
• Assess the clinical needs of resident clients.
• Evaluate clients for potential crisis situations and determine appropriate intervention.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.
• Monitor and document clients’ progress toward achievement of individual goals.
• Record clinical notes and hourly rounds to meet Medi-Cal standards and licensure requirements.
• Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.
• Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.
• Facilitate and supervise clients with residential house chores, meal preparation, and group activities.
• Ensure that clients are linked with a primary care provider and assist with identifying and accessing community resources.
• Participate in staff and shift change meetings.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Maintain agency 30 hour per year staff development training requirement.
• Ability to work at a San Francisco worksite
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PRC Baker Places is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide 24-hour support at a licensed residential facility with an adult population facing psychiatric, substance use, or HIV-AIDS related disabilities.

The role is full-time and unionized, with duties including intake, treatment planning, counseling, documentation, and group activities, while fostering safety, boundaries, and professional conduct within the team.