Residential Counselor - Evening Shift 3:00-11:00

Arrow-Child-; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA match

Parental paid leave

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development

Job summary

Arrow-Child- in Bel Air, MD is hiring a Residential Counselor for the Evening Shift 3:00-11:00 to supervise residents and deliver daily care in a trauma-informed program. Shifts available Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday.

You will supervise residents during activities, document shifts and incidents, assist with personal care, administer medications as ordered, and support treatment plans with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with children and families.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; RCYCP licensure within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a trauma informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervise residents in activities and teach rules, manners, and interpersonal skills.
• Model life skills to help residents develop social skills and navigate surroundings.
• Complete shift documentation including notes, incident reports, and logs.
• Observe clinical staff methods and participate in treatment, groups, and co-facilitation.
• Escort residents to groups, meetings, meals, recreation, and appointments.
• Maintain age-appropriate rules and expectations; manage resident conduct.
• Administer and record medications as ordered.
• Supervise canine and equine programs and direct care for animals when needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain professional boundaries.
• Communicate information to facilitate treatment and stay flexible for various shifts.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School diploma or GED

RCYCP licensure within 180 days

Job description

Overview

The Residential Counselor is responsible for daily care and supervision of residents while in care.

Residential Counselor - Evening Shift 3:00-11:00

Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Min

USD $22.00/Hr.

Max

USD $25.00/Hr.

Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Engage in a trauma informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervise residents in various activities in order to observe and promote positive social behavior or affect changes in their social behavior. Teaches rules, manners, practices for interpersonal relationships, personal care, etc.
• Model and teach life skills to program residents that will help them develop interpersonal relationships, social skills and how to navigate through their internal and external surroundings.
• Complete shift documentation including but not limited to residential case notes, incident reports, and resident inventory; also required to complete documentation requested by clinical or medical staff such as sleep logs and behavior checklists.
• Observe methods/techniques of clinical staff and participate in treatment of residents in interaction, limit setting, and implementation of treatment plans, also responsible for co- facilitation and involvement in clinical groups.
• Assignments include but are not limited to: escorting residents to groups, interviews, meetings, mealtime, recreation, educational activities, medical appointments, and participate in supervision and instruction.
• Maintain developmental age-appropriate rules and expectations, including proper conduct of residents during work, recreation, and education.
• Administer and record medication as ordered by physician or delegating nurse.
• Provide supervision for resident participation in the canine and equine programs to include direct care for the animals when necessary.
• Work to prevent inappropriate behaviors in the residential area.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries between self and residents to ensure appropriateness in the working relationship.
• Communicate all appropriate information internally and externally to facilitate the treatment of the resident.
• Must be flexible and available to work various shifts on multiple days of the week.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Review client files on a periodic basis to become familiar with the specific, individualized needs and goals of the residents in their care.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

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Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of experience working with children and families, preferably in the child welfare industry. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must be able to obtain RCYCP licensure within 180 days of employment.