Overnight Milieu Counselor-Transitional Shelter Care
Overnight Milieu Counselor-Transitional Shelter Care
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Job Description
During these unprecedented times the most vulnerable need Wayfinder more than ever. We are here to stay and we will never give up on those who need us most.
Our vital programs continue to operate and we remain as committed as ever to the children youth and families we serve. Those with nowhere else to turn. If you are someone who never gives up join us. Become a Wayfinder. The world needs usnow more than ever. We are seeking Milieu Counselors to provide a safe and therapeutic environment our Transitional Shelter Care (TSC) children ages 2 days 17 years with a focus on 05 years of age who have been removed from their homes due to abuse neglect or abandonment and need immediate placement. Job emphasis is centered on providing the TSC residents therapeutic care specialized treatment recreational activities and crisis intervention.
Overnight Shifts available: Sunday Wednesday 9:00 pm 7:00 am
Job Duties:
- Ensures the health safety and welfare of our residents in the program
- Assists in planning organizing and supervising milieu programs such as recreational and therapeutic activities which promote developmental competencies and skills targeted to childs unique and special needs.
- Engage/coach our residents with different sports activities like Basketball Soccer Baseball Swimming etc.
- Provides supportive guidance working closely with mental health clinicians supervisors and social workers.
- Reports any incidents/accidents according to incident reporting procedures and protocols within designated timelines as outlined in the reporting procedures. Provides transportation to residents to medical appointments community outings meetings or other locations by driving agency vehicles
- Ensures a safe and clean living environment participating in household cleaning and maintenance activities.
Qualifications :
- Associates degree required in a related field.
- Minimum 1 year residential experience preferably Emergency Shelter
- Current ProAct Certification preferred.
- Current and valid CA drivers license and minimum of three 3 years driving record acceptable to the agencys insurance
- carrier as position requires transportation of clients using agency vehicles.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Health Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Long term Care
- Flexible spending benefit options including qualified transportation
- 401(K) retirement plan with a 4 employer match after qualification
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Education Assistance Program
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Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drugfree workplace and conduct preemployment background and drug screenings.
Together well reach new heights.
Employment Type
Full-Time
