Overnight Counselor- Educational Placement

SUMMARY:

Responsible for implementation of the residential unit's plans, procedures and programs for up to twelve residents. This includes serving as primary care giver and role model to the children/adolescents, and supporting/implementing the successful integration of treatment and education services, ensuring the physical, emotional and psychological needs of the residents are met.

JOB DUTIES:

Participates in/supervising homework, chores, and recreational activities oversees daily routines including sleep, hygiene, dressing, etc.

• monitors and rewards appropriate behaviors
• Creates opportunities for and teaching general life skills, such as cooking, personal hygiene, cleaning living areas, and maintaining clothes
• Takes children in van on off-grounds outings (e.g. movies, skating, field trips, and other amusements)
• Assists in preparing and serving nutritionally balanced meals for special events, and cleaning up after meals
• Plans proactively to prevent incidents and problems that arise among the children in order to de-escalate problems as quickly as possible; uses crisis intervention skills in communicating with children; assists with containments in accordance with Agency policies and practices.
• Participates in in-service training and meetings to develop and maintain effective child care/counseling skills, as required.
• Ensures that all campus transitions of residents to meals, schools, medical appointments, etc., are completed in a timely and safe fashion.
• Plans proactively to prevent incidents and problems that arise among the children in order to de-escalate problems as quickly as possible; uses crisis intervention skills in communicating with children; assists with containments in accordance with

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time standing, walking on sloped/hilly areas of campus, climbing stairs, running, carrying, driving, lifting (up to 40 pounds), listening, speaking, reaching, writing, and participating in restraint procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree preferred
• One or more years experience working with at-risk youth in a group home, school setting, youth authority camp/juvenile hall or mental health program preferred;
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Valid California Drivers License and proof of auto insurance required
• Must fulfill all requirements of employment, including clearance of all required background records (e.g. Department of Justice, Child Abuse, California Community Care Licensing, County Sanction List, etc.), professional reference checks, physical examination, and drug testing.