Residential Evening Counselor

Company: Ever Well Health Systems
Location: Visalia
Posted on: September 16, 2022

Job Description:

Please be aware - Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance from DOJ and FBI. Fingerprint Live Scan required.FACILITY: Residential care - adults who have or face significant mental health issuesHiring Requirements

• This is a primary role - This is typically not a second job or part-time job
• Experience required, not entry level
• Reliable track record with no calloutsSCHEDULE
  • Sunday-Thursday
  • Tuesday-Saturday
  • Friday-Monday
  • 2:00PM-11:00PM
  • 10:30PM-6:30AM SALARY: $16.00- $18.00 OVERVIEWEver Well Health is searching for a caring and compassionate facility Residential Evening Counselor to join our growing team as we open new facilities. We at Ever Well Health have made a commitment to provide superior care through thoughtful and empathetic treatment for adults experiencing significant mental or emotional issues.The facility Residential Evening Counselor will be a major contributor to our core mission. This role will be a direct line of support, creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment for our residents in the evening.Your contribution will truly make a difference. If you meet the requirements below, we'd like to learn more about your experience and skills. Let's be leaders in the field together!REPORTS TO: Residential Program ManagerSUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES What You Will Do
    • Assists with bed-checks and regular rounds of facility,
    • Assists with the overall security of facility.
    • Assures that facility, resident and program areas are clean, organized and safe.
    • Provides support and deescalates resident concerns in a calm and safe manner.
    • Assures nightly documentation and other resident paperwork is completed as directed.
    • Performs emergency first aid in emergency situations as needed.
    • Reports suspected abuse or other incidents according to trained and established procedures.
    • Acts as lead for other counselors including the assigning of tasks as needed.
    • Performs regularly cleaning duties as assigned.
    • Attends and participates in staff, program, facility and training as required.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION & SKILLS
      • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; additional education in human services, healthcare preferred.
      • Bachelors degree in psychology, sociology or other humanities area preferred.
      • Two years in a licensed mental health or other care facility setting required.
      • Special Requirements: Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by Title XXII, licensing regulations. This includes FBI and DOJ clearance.REQUIRED - ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES
        • Excellent team player and communicator, with all levels of staff.
        • Tact and diplomacy when working with vendors and all outside parties.
        • Ability to read and understand documents, write simple memos, reports, and letters, speak effectively with residents, customers or other employees.
        • Ability to engage and communicate with residents in an empathetic manner.
        • Ability to work effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, language capabilities, and disabilities.
        • Ability to follow directions and work within a program and systems structure.
        • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in various situations.
        • Exercises good judgment and acts calmly in emergency situations
        • High degree of discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
        • High emotional and collective awareness
        • Great sense of humor, and values humility.REQUIRED - CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
          • Valid California driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a good driving record.
          • DMV pull program
          • CPR Certification
          • First Aid Certificate
          • Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work Legally in the United States.
          • Certification such as CDAC preferred.REQUIREMENTS - PHYSICAL
            • Walking, Sitting, Pinching, Finger Flexion, Visual/Auditory Acuity; required over 2/3 of the workday.
            • Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling and Twisting are required occasionally (under 1/3 of the workday).
            • Balancing, Climbing and Crawling are generally not required.
            • Ability to Pass an Employment Physical
            • Current TB Test (No negative results within the last 12 months)REQUIREMENTS - EQUIPMENT
              • Fax Machine
              • PC Computer
              • Multi-Line Phone
              • Washer and dryer
              • Dolly
                
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