Residential Evening Counselor

Company: Ever Well Health Systems
Location: Visalia
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

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 RequirementsThis is a primary role - This is typically not a second job or part-time jobExperience required, not entry levelReliable track record with no calloutsSCHEDULESunday-ThursdayTuesday-SaturdayFriday-Monday2:00PM-11:00PM10:30PM-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 DoAssists 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:
REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION & SKILLSHigh 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 & ATTRIBUTESExcellent 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 situationsHigh degree of discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.High emotional and collective awarenessGreat 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 programCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificateMust be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work Legally in the United States.Certification such as CDAC preferred.REQUIREMENTS - PHYSICALWalking, 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 PhysicalCurrent TB Test (No negative results within the last 12 months)REQUIREMENTS - EQUIPMENTFax MachinePC ComputerMulti-Line PhoneWasher and dryerDollyPI192027439

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