Extra Help Group Counselor, Nights

TheCounty of OrangeSocial Services Agency is composed of four business divisions: Assistance Programs; Children and Family Services; Family Self-Sufficiency & Adult Services and Administrative Services; and over 4300 dedicated employees providing human services to an average of one in three Orange County residents. Our mission is to deliver quality services that are accessible and responsive to the community encourage personal responsibility strengthen individuals preserve families and protect vulnerable adults and children.

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• Provides crisis intervention and administers appropriate discipline when necessary
• Supervises dependent children during awakening in dressing and in preparing their sleeping area for the day
• Monitors childrens sleep patterns and ensures their safety throughout the night
• Fills out the required documentation including behavioral observations and activity reports
• Checks for signs of illness and promptly reports health concerns
• Learns to maintain a routine activity log in accordance with facility procedures
• Learns to prepare case records development assessments care plans log entries and special incident reports in compliance with applicable regulations
• Learns to file information in case folders extracts information for routine reports totals and averages daily individual and unit grade
• Works cooperatively and effectively with a multidisciplinary team of professionals
• Assists with general housekeeping

• Title 22 Regulations
• Recreational childrens programs and activities
• Crisis intervention techniques
• Proper methods of physical restraint
• Engage and interact with children
• Monitor and supervise children in a group home
• Utilize Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

• Ensure childrens safety and maintain a safe and positive environment
• Follow safety protocols and procedures
• Manage stress and maintain self-control during emergency or disturbance
• Report safety concerns efficiently

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Actively listens to understand all viewpoints when others speak
• Interact with children in a positive tone and manner
• Communicate effectively with children and others in emotionally charged situation
• Display a willingness to work with troubled and special needs children

• Maintain a calm demeanor
• De-escalate emotionally charged youth
• Effectively listens with understanding and without bias
• Genuine and empathetic
• Trustworthy
• Energetic and enthusiastic when working with children
• Dependable and reliable

• Respond to crisis/emergencies using positive interventions
• Work independently and take initiative
• Provides age-appropriatesupport and guidance
• Make sound judgments actions or decisions to prevent injury
• Alert and mindful of childrens safety

• Maintain an open and approachable manner
• Build rapport with others
• Works collaboratively with staff to ensure consistent and supportive care for children.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click hereto view the minimum qualifications for theGroup Counselor Nights classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.

Mandatory Orientation
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to attend a mandatory orientation which will provide information on the realities of the job. The orientation is usually scheduled in the evening hours between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Candidates who do not attend this mandatory orientation may not proceed in the recruitment process.

Online Assessment (Weighted 100%)
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications and attend the mandatory orientation will be invited to participate in an online assessment. The online assessment will be scored and will cover job-related skills and competencies needed for this position. After the assessment is completed and scored only those applicants who are most competitive will move forward to the next step in the recruitment process.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click hereto review the policy.

Eligible List: Once the competitive process has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Emailis the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment contact Crystal Sifuentes at cor .