Residential Counselor/ Facility Manager

Paradise Oaks Youth Services; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Oaks Youth Services seeks a Residential Counselor to support emotionally disturbed youth in our California facility. You will supervise youth, implement behavior plans, and document daily progress, with emphasis on trauma-informed approaches and consistent routines.

You will assist with housekeeping, meals, and safe transportation as needed, while upholding licensing and agency policies. A valid CA driver’s license and appropriate certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster/Kinship Care Education with at least 100 hours with youth.
• Valid California Driver's License and meet agency driving requirements.
• Pro-ACT certification within 3 months of employment.
• Experience in youth- or group home settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision and observation of youth during all activities, areas, and shifts.
• Transport youth using agency vehicles.
• Supervise youth during meals, recreation, and other activities; provide guidance and etiquette coaching.
• Perform house cleaning and food service tasks as part of program operations.
• Apply disciplinary measures per program guidelines and model appropriate behavior.
• Implement youth-specific treatment plans and trauma-informed care.
• Complete youth documentation (point sheets, behavior logs/contracts, monthly/quarterly reports).
• Respond to crises and intervene during incidents; assist staff as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Youth supervision

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree

12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education

Alcohol Counselor certification

Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification

Vocational training certificate

Job description

SUMMARYUnder the direct supervision of the Facility Manager; the Residential Counselor is responsible for the day to day operations of the facility they are assigned to. This includes the direct care and supervision of emotionally disturbed youth, monitoring of youth schedules and activities, implementation of the behavior modification program, and daily documentation regarding youth behaviors. The Residential Counselor ensures the facility complies with Community Care Licensing, Title 22 Regulations, Paradise Oaks Youth Services (POYS) policies & procedures, and other applicable regulations and procedures.SUPERVISESNot applicable at this time.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDirect supervision and observation of youth during all assigned activities, areas, and shifts. Supervision may include transportation of children using agency provided vehicles. Supervise youth during shifts in all routine hygiene, recreation, meals, visiting, and other daily and special events and activities.Perform house cleaning functions and food services functions involving the service of food, food services clean up, and the supervision of youth while dining to provide guidance in appropriate etiquette and social skills in compliance with California Code Regulations, Tittle 22, Section 87076.Monitoring and following the daily youth schedules.Application of appropriate disciplinary measures for youth within agency program guidelines. Provide youth with structure, limit setting, and guidance in relation to agency rules and accepted standards of behavior. Actively intervene to correct maladaptive behaviors and model appropriate behaviors for youth.Implementation of youth's individual treatment plans as it pertains to the youth’s behaviors.Completion of youth documentation including, but not limited to, point sheets, behavior logs, behavior contracts, monthly reports, and quarterly reports.Able to apply their training on trauma-informed care when working with the youth we serve.Completion of other duties consistent with the above as assigned by direct supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS ORBachelor of Arts or Sciences degreeA valid Child Development Teaching PermitORCompleted 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.ORA valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have a least 100 hours of experience working with youth.ORA valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs youth in vocational skills and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor, or other relevant experience as determined by the department.ORPreviously been employed as a full time staff or served as a volunteer at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic grogram, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year.ANDShall be at least 21 years of age.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONSMust be able to interrupt physical altercations, respond to injury and/or life-threatening crises, hear interactions among youth or call for assistance from staff, to walk, run, climb, lift 25 lbs., speak clearly, give clear and concise directions, and use their mental faculties to make appropriate judgments in all areas that affect major life activities of child care and protection.Successful completion of Pro-ACT certification within 3 months of employment.Valid California Driver's License required; must meet agency requirements for driving a van.WORKING CONDITIONSThe Residential Counselor position requires the person to communicate effectively and be flexible in work schedule to provide optimal hands-on training. Work may require frequent weekend and evening work.NON-EXEMPT STATUSThe position is a non-exempt as defined under Order 5-2001, Department of Industrial Relations, Public Housekeeping Industry.DOCUMENTATION OF HOURSTime cards are to be completed and submitted for actual hours worked. This is a non-exempt position and documentation of actual hours worked is required to track hours for sick days and vacation days.