Residential Counselor I

Victor Care Network; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO and Sick Pay

Mental Health Days

403b + 4% Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Discounts (Verizon Wireless)

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Victor Care Network in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Residential Counselor I to supervise and support severely emotionally disturbed youth in a STRTP setting. This role offers full-time or part-time schedules with a 4-day workweek option and flexible hours for part-time staff.

Under supervision, you will ensure youth safety, apply trauma-informed care, coordinate activities, monitor medications, and collaborate with treatment teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time group home/STRTP or related experience.
• Option: Child Development Teaching Permit.
• 12 semester units in ECE/Adolescent Development or Foster Kinship Education.
• Alcohol/Drug Counselor certificate.
• Vocational Training certificate or relevant credential.
• Life experience in child welfare/mental health/juvenile justice system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure youth safety through direct supervision.
• Implement trauma-informed interventions with youth and crisis management.
• Plan and supervise daily activities and STRTP program.
• Ensure youth medical and physical needs are met.
• Administer and monitor medication use for youth.
• Participate as a treatment team member and with the Agency.

Skills

Crisis management

Trauma-informed care

Supervision skills

Crises intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Group home/STRTP experience (1 year)

Child Development Teaching Permit

ECE/Adolescent Development units

Alcohol/Drug Counselor certificate

Vocational Training certificate

Life experience in child welfare/mental health/juvenile justice

Job description

Part-Time and Full-Time Schedules Available!

• Full-Time: Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday (4 day workweek!)
• Part-Time: 22-27 hours per week- FLEXIBLE Schedules Available!

Why Victor?

• Learning Organization: Victor provides the best training for new grads and clinicians looking to begin their career!
• Leadership Development: Victor provides employees leadership training and promotes within! Many of our executive leadership team have been promoted from entry-level positions!
• Reimbursements: Victor provides reimbursements for license registration fees, CEUs for clinical staff.
• Loan Forgiveness: Victor employees can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
• Internships: Looking for practicum or internship hours? Apply to our internship program found on the careers page!

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Supervisor (RSS) and the Residential Counselor II (RC II), the Residential Counselor I (RC I) is responsible for the care and supervision of severely emotionally disturbed children (residents) assigned to the facility in accordance with the mandates of public law, state regulations and Agency operating plans.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures the safety of youth through direct supervision.
• Implements trauma informed interventions with all youth and can effectively manage crisis.
• Plans and supervises daily activities of youth and implements the Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) program.
• Ensures that the physical needs and medical needs of youth are met.
• Passes, documents, and monitors the use of medications by youth.
• Participates as an active member of the treatment team and Agency.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university-
• -OR- one year of full-time work experience at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program
• -OR- have a Child Development Teaching Permit
• -OR- 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster Kinship Care Education and have 100 hours experience working with youth
• -OR- Valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor, AOD Counselor and have 100 hours experience working with youth
• -OR- Valid Vocational Training certificate, credential or documentation demonstrating a trade or journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and has 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor
• -OR- life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice system.

Position/Program Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and clean driving record.
• Must be physically and mentally fit. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
• Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
• Requires the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain mental capacity, exercise sound judgment and rational thinking. Must be able to work safely and respectfully with seriously emotionally disturbed children who may become violent, and physically and verbally offensive.
• Must be able to perform physical restraints when/if needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing, walking, and running, sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be physically able to perform Pro-Act Restraint Techniques, CPR and First Aid as trained.
• Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle for traveling up to 100 miles driving distance.

Compensation:

• Typical Hourly Range is: $22.59 - $28.22/hr (actual salary is dependent on verification of applicable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role)
• Additional $1.00 - $3.00 per hour for Education

Benefits:

• Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision
• 4 weeks PTO and Sick pay
• Mental Health Days
• Retirement Plan (403b) + 4% Employer Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Tuition Assistance