NOTE: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued new requirements for health care and congregant care facilities to decrease the risk of COVID19 outbreaks. Based on the CDPH public health mandate all candidates for positions at Edgewood Center must provide proof of vaccination. Edgewood Center will consider applicants with ADA and Title VII exemptions on a casebycase basis Mission Statement:To be the place for all bay area children and families to find the care they need in support of their mental health and wellbeing. Vision Statement: For everyone we serve to gain a better understanding of self build confidence gain strength and welcome joy. Residential Counselor(Sun Wed)This is a fulltime (40 hours) nonexempt position located at our as follows:Sunday 8am10pm Monday 2pm10pm Tuesday 2pm10pm and Wednesday 1030am10pm.**This position is included in the Teamster Local 856 union. About Edgewood Each person who works at Edgewood Center for Children and Families shares a passion for making a difference in the lives of the children and families who we serve in the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees find themselves surrounded by a diverse and extraordinary group of dedicated professionals in welcoming environments characterized by wholeperson care open communication creative support and a commitment to growth healing and improving each day. Edgewoods successes come from our employees and the positive results they help create for children and families. When you join Edgewood you join a culture of purpose and belonging where your growth is a priority your identity is embraced and the work you do matters. Position Summary The Residential Counselor is responsible for the provision of direct client services and care coordination for assigned youth and families within a designated program. Core Competencies and Tasks: Tasks - Partners with the treatment team members in the assessment development implementation and evaluation of Individualized treatment and care plans
- Coordination and facilitation skills
- Case management mentoring and coaching skills
- Develops maintains and strengthen partnerships
- Generates reports both verbally and in writing
- Maintains physical environment (duties include but are not limited to cleaning and organizing the classroom/cottage reporting safety issues to facilities doing and sorting laundry etc.)
- Seeks support and guidance from senior counselors
- Adheres to agency protocols (call out protocol medication protocol SIR protocol training plan etc.)
- Meets program documentation standard (including increase in standard when taking OT shifts)
Core Competencies - Employee adheres to basic expectations and essential job duties/functions as outlined in their individual job description.
- Provides counseling and behavioral interventions guidance skills building and support in accordance with each clients individualized treatment plan and the programs treatment philosophy and model.
- While under the counselors care maintains supervision of clients at all times to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
- Contributes to organizationwide quality management and improvement efforts by consistently providing the highest quality professional interventions fulfilling all documentation requirements and proactively seeking ways to enhance the quality of services and surpass minimum required standards.
- Contributes positively to creating a healingcentered welcoming antiracist LGBTQ affirming team and organization.
- Demonstrates cultural competency humility and sensitivity treating youth families and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Applied Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Ability to physically hold and/or restrain children following Handle with Care principles & techniques
- Must apply for or possess a National Provider Identification (NPI) Number within one week of date of hire.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Valid California Drivers License or able to obtain one
- Ability to communicate verbally in supervision meetings and with members of the team
- Demonstrated written proficiency
- Work experience in a residential school day care or child centered agency with focus on children with special needs preferred
- Ability to develop cultivate and adapt to the diverse cultural backgrounds of our clients
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team approach
- Thinks independently and can make informed decisions when needed
Salary Information The hourly rate range for this position is: $23.15 with no differential $25.46 $27.77 based on 12 differentials for experience and language. *Please note the language differential is contingent on passing a language proficiency test. As part of our team benefitseligible employees receive an excellent comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for this position are subject to the current CBA. - 16 days of PTO the first year and more thereafter
- Nine paid holidays
- Five health and wellness days off annually
- 10% additional pay for communityrelevant second language fluency
- Medical/Dental/and Vision plans
- 403 B Retirement Plan with agency match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection Plan
- Paid employee referral program
- Career advancement opportunities
- Retention bonuses for many positions
- Continuing Education expense reimbursement
- Professional licensing fee reimbursement
- Professional Development reimbursement opportunities
- Verified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
Equal Opportunity Edgewood is proud to be an equalopportunity employer. People of color women persons with disabilities and persons who are lesbian gay bisexual transgender or intersex are encouraged to apply. Edgewood maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race color religion sex age national origin marital status ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression physical disability (including HIV or AIDS) medical condition perceived physical disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.
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