Hillsides
Residential Counselor
Hillsides, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
We are a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality comprehensive services and advocacy. We envision a world in which children and young adults, families, and communities are able to heal, grow, and thrive.Job Type:
Full-time, various shifts available ( morning, evenings, overnights )Starting Salary Range:
$17.50 to $20.00 per hour ( based on bilingual status and/or experience )WHAT WE OFFER:In exchange for your skill and experience, Hillsides offers an excellent benefits package, which includes:Sign on Bonus of $2000! Bonus split and paid in increments at 1st month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months of active employment.Bilingual stipend of $2,000 for applicable positionsThis role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Medical insuranceDental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage planLife and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salaryFlexible Spending Account with $500 roll-over limit401(k) with no wait period and no vesting schedule401(k) employer match13 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off policy accruing up to 22 days off annuallyRobust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model & Trauma Informed CareEmployee Assistance ProgramESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.The essential functions include:Supervise and protect children individually and in groups at all timesHelp children acquire socially acceptable habits of behavior, appearance and develop improved personal relationshipsUnder the guidance of the teacher, assist with all classroom instruction.Help each child relate to the group and to handle individual problemsBe involved in the social skills training of each residentUse appropriate authority and discipline as necessary to set limits for behavior and help each child develop his own capacity for self-controlParticipate as a unit team member in the development of individual childcare plans directed toward return of the child to his own home or other appropriate placementDisplay maturity, emotional security, and temperament to care for children and adolescent residentsExhibit good judgment and ability to get along with other staff membersBe able to give residents individual understanding and empathyBe able to organize and participate in group discussions, conversation during meals, recreation and art and music appreciationBe able to structure and assist in various daily living skills which foster independent functioning, including but not limited to grooming, shopping, cooking, etc.Be able to organize, facilitate and participate in various leisure time activities through cultivation of personal interests and join with the children and adolescents in normal leisure activities such as dancing, recreation, camping, etc.Engage in recreational and/or therapeutic sports activities with clients as neededBe able to organize and participate in various activities such as games, sports and exerciseBe available for and be able to integrate training as provided on a regular basisEnsure cleanliness of client bedrooms and cottage common areas at all timesOther duties as requiredREQUIREMENTS:Bilingual in Spanish Strongly Preferred.High School Diploma required.AA (60 units) or bachelor's degree preferred.Interest in working with children.Feel comfortable with children and be responsive to them.Valid California driver's license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier.Be able to show proof of immunization or immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route, including Varicella, MMR, Tdap, & Influenza. Reasonable accommodations to vaccination requirements available to employees who, because of a sincerely held religious belief, a medical contraindication, or a disability, do not receive some or all of the required vaccinations.TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.
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Full-time, various shifts available ( morning, evenings, overnights )Starting Salary Range:
$17.50 to $20.00 per hour ( based on bilingual status and/or experience )WHAT WE OFFER:In exchange for your skill and experience, Hillsides offers an excellent benefits package, which includes:Sign on Bonus of $2000! Bonus split and paid in increments at 1st month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months of active employment.Bilingual stipend of $2,000 for applicable positionsThis role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Medical insuranceDental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage planLife and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salaryFlexible Spending Account with $500 roll-over limit401(k) with no wait period and no vesting schedule401(k) employer match13 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off policy accruing up to 22 days off annuallyRobust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model & Trauma Informed CareEmployee Assistance ProgramESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.The essential functions include:Supervise and protect children individually and in groups at all timesHelp children acquire socially acceptable habits of behavior, appearance and develop improved personal relationshipsUnder the guidance of the teacher, assist with all classroom instruction.Help each child relate to the group and to handle individual problemsBe involved in the social skills training of each residentUse appropriate authority and discipline as necessary to set limits for behavior and help each child develop his own capacity for self-controlParticipate as a unit team member in the development of individual childcare plans directed toward return of the child to his own home or other appropriate placementDisplay maturity, emotional security, and temperament to care for children and adolescent residentsExhibit good judgment and ability to get along with other staff membersBe able to give residents individual understanding and empathyBe able to organize and participate in group discussions, conversation during meals, recreation and art and music appreciationBe able to structure and assist in various daily living skills which foster independent functioning, including but not limited to grooming, shopping, cooking, etc.Be able to organize, facilitate and participate in various leisure time activities through cultivation of personal interests and join with the children and adolescents in normal leisure activities such as dancing, recreation, camping, etc.Engage in recreational and/or therapeutic sports activities with clients as neededBe able to organize and participate in various activities such as games, sports and exerciseBe available for and be able to integrate training as provided on a regular basisEnsure cleanliness of client bedrooms and cottage common areas at all timesOther duties as requiredREQUIREMENTS:Bilingual in Spanish Strongly Preferred.High School Diploma required.AA (60 units) or bachelor's degree preferred.Interest in working with children.Feel comfortable with children and be responsive to them.Valid California driver's license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier.Be able to show proof of immunization or immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route, including Varicella, MMR, Tdap, & Influenza. Reasonable accommodations to vaccination requirements available to employees who, because of a sincerely held religious belief, a medical contraindication, or a disability, do not receive some or all of the required vaccinations.TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.
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