Victor Community Support Services Inc
Residential Counselor I
Victor Community Support Services Inc, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061
VTC Santa Rosa341 Irwin LaneSanta Rosa, CA 95401, USA
Hourly Range: $21.51 - $28.20 DOEEducation Variable Pay: $1.00 - $3.00/hrPart-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!Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision4 weeks PTO and Sick payRetirement Plan (403b) + 4% Employer MatchingEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVerizon Wireless DiscountWorking Advantage Discount ProgramTuition AssistanceJob 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Hourly Range: $21.51 - $28.20 DOEEducation Variable Pay: $1.00 - $3.00/hrPart-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!Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision4 weeks PTO and Sick payRetirement Plan (403b) + 4% Employer MatchingEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVerizon Wireless DiscountWorking Advantage Discount ProgramTuition AssistanceJob 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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