Residential Counselor - Cowell Center

Paycom - ATS; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sacramento Children’s Home is hiring a Residential Counselor to lead and supervise children, ensuring safety and a supportive, structured living environment. You will coordinate with the cottage team and provide guidance and care in day-to-day activities.

The role requires resilience, clear communication, and a commitment to trauma-informed practices. A mix of shifts and a full-time schedule is available in Sacramento, CA.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any field is required; or a valid teaching permit.
• A valid Child Development Teaching Permit or equivalent credential is required.
• Completion of 12 semester units in ECE, adolescent development, foster care, psychology, etc.
• A valid Alcohol/Drug Counselor certificate or VOC/related credential is acceptable.
• A vocational training certificate or journeyperson status with relevant child-care experience is acceptable.
• Experience in child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of residents at all times per agency supervision standards.
• Assist residents with daily activities such as bed making, hygiene, and chores.
• Provide a caring, consistent, trauma-informed environment to support self-esteem and skills.
• Orient new residents to campus programs and safety plans.
• Communicate with cottage team and treatment staff to coordinate care and discipline.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Child Development Teaching Permit

12 semester units in ECE/Adolescent Development/Foster & Kinship/ Psych

Alcohol/Drugs Counselor certificate

Vocational Training certificate or relevant journeyperson credential

Experience in child welfare/mental health/juvenile justice

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cowell Center - Sacramento, CA 95820

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.29 - $25.07 Hourly

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children’s Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Cottage Supervisor and the work guidance and direction of the Lead Residential Counselor, the Residential Counselor is the primary caregiver to the children, providing leadership and supervision. The Residential Counselor ensures the safety and security of the children at all times working in coordination with the cottage team.

DUTIES

• Ensure the safety of the residents at all times consistent with agency standards of supervision.
• Assist the children in the performance of regular daily activities, including bed making, personal hygiene, room cleaning, and all other chores normally expected of children their ages.
• Provide a caring, warm, consistent environment for the children through setting clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, and giving verbal praise and acknowledgment to children for positive actions and decisions to help build self-esteem, age-appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem-solving, proper language, coping skills, respect for others and self and brainstorming alternative, appropriate behaviors, etc.
• Orient new residents to the campus program and ensure the bedroom area is safe, clean and in line with the welcoming plan for new residents.
• Work closely and maintain consistent and appropriate communication with all other staff members as a part of a comprehensive treatment team.
• Maintain discipline and group control at all times, reporting any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain and follow the daily structure, routines, and activities in a timely manner.
• Pro-act and check in with the children frequently to prevent crisis situations. After an incident has occurred, follow up and process with the child to prevent further crisis situations and complete any necessary documentation.
• Use the Love and Logic approach and techniques in daily interaction with children.
• Provide Trauma Informed Care by using knowledge of the effects of trauma on child development and behavior.
• Use Crisis Management techniques including restraints, when necessary, as learned per Pro-Act to ensure the safety of staff and residents.
• Prepare and serve attractive, well-balanced meals and snacks per the approved menu at the time indicated on the daily schedule. Maintain a pleasant and cheerful mealtime atmosphere and dine with the children during mealtimes, modeling appropriate behavior and, table manners.
• Ensure that children are properly dressed for various occasions and see that their clothing is appropriately cleaned and maintained.
• Provide educational help when assisting the children with homework and respond to schools in regard to the resident's behavioral problems as necessary.
• Plan on grounds activities to help the children develop new skills and interests, as well as expanding existing ones.
• Participate in the planning of off-grounds activities and take children on these and pre-scheduled outings.
• Participate in and run community meetings.
• Complete Advocate duties as assigned including interactions with the child and all documentation.
• Distribute medication for residents' self-administration, in accordance with Agency standards and procedures as assigned.
• Provide transportation for children as directed by a supervisor in accordance with agency transport policy.
• Clean and maintain cottages in an orderly condition in accordance with Title 22 regulations.
• Complete written documentation per residential program requirements, and in compliance with agency policy and training.
• Attend and participate in team meetings to be aware of and facilitate the development and application of Needs and Services treatment plans for each child.
• Attend and utilize all training that is provided, in compliance with Community Care Licensing (CCL) requirements.
• Ensure accurate recording of worked hours and notify a supervisor of any discrepancies in a timely manner and in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LOCATION

2750 Sutterville Rd. Sacramento, CA 95820

SCHEDULE

4 positions available; Varying shifts depending on residents' academic school year and breaks OR Ability to work 20 hours per week, Holidays included OR Sunday (8am-10pm), Monday (3pm-10pm), Tuesday (3pm-10pm, Wednesday (11am-11pm), Holidays included; These positions must attend weekly meetings (Wednesdays 11am-3pm)

SALARY

$22.29 - $25.07 per hour, to start

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required, AND
• A Bachelor’s degree in any field; or
• A valid Child Development Teaching Permit; or
• Completion of 12-semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, Foster and Kinship Care Education or Psychology; or
• A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor, or Alcohol and Drug Counselor; or
• A valid Vocational Training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills (and at least 100 hours of experience working with children or adults as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor, caregiver within a residential setting or other relevant experience as determined by Community Care Licensing which can be obtained after hire); or
• Previous employment as a full-time employee or volunteer at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic center, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year; or
• Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice system as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver, or life experience with children who have experienced high levels of trauma

DRIVING

Driving is an essential function of this job. As such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver's license and minimum insurance coverage is also required. Must be at least 21 years old.

BENEFITS

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long-term disability plans, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE

Non-SCH employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background process that includes passing a drug test, including marijuana. Applicants who do not pass any part of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.