JOB SUMMARY
The Residential Counselor is responsible for maintaining a safe, residential recovery environment and providing support services to clients and supporting program staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
· Monitor and observe health and safety of residential and withdrawal management participants.
· Oversee residents’ rooms; conduct room searches and ensure room standards are kept.
· Provide crisis intervention and stabilization to assist clients in symptom management.
· Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for client services.
· Conduct patient education, clinical groups, relapse prevention and structured activities
· Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
· Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
· Participate in scheduled program meetings.
· Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
· Support Intake/Screening process
· Other relevant duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
· High School Diploma or GED required.
· SUD Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required.
· Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
· Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred.
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
· Per program contact requirements, must satisfactorily complete a Tuberculosis test prior to hire and once annually thereafter.
· CPR/First Aid certification (preferred), and bi-annual thereafter.
Title: Residential Counselor Region: North County San Diego
Program/Dept.: Family Recovery Center FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Program Supervisor WC Job Code: 8742
FT/PT: FT Working Title: Residential Counselor
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking
☒ Stooping/Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility
☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving ☐ Climbing
☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods
☐ Working outside/underground ☒ Using hands/fingers ☒ Sitting for long periods
I can perform the above functions:
☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify:
OTHER DUTIES
This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).