Residential Adult Counselor - Relief

Transitions Mental Health Asso

San Luis Obispo, CAOnsitePosted 12 days ago$22.00 - $27.81/hour

Part TimeEntry LevelHealthcare & Nursing

Summary

The Adult Transitional Program (ATP) is a trauma aware transitional housing program that provides 24/7 support to adults with mental illness in a home-like setting. Residential Adult Counselors (RAC) provide comprehensive and supportive care to the residents. Interactions are based on trauma informed practices including safety, power of choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment.

Job description

Position Summary

Responsibilities and Duties

Recognize when clients are in a psychiatric crisis or in emotional distress. Accurately assess and de-escalate crisis situations. Teach clients appropriate coping, anger management, and conflict resolution skills.
Aid residents in developing social, vocational, independent living, and effective life management skills. Assist residents with proper nutrition, menu planning, meal preparation, shopping, budgeting, housecleaning, and personal hygiene.
Encourage and facilitate residents to access and utilize community resources, support systems, services, and opportunities. Coordinate recreational activities.
Promote, encourage and maintain trauma-informed practices in all services and activities. Practice and promote TMHA’s Collaborative Communication Guidelines.
Issue and monitor medication. This duty may include reminding clients to take medications and recognizing symptoms and side effects of medication.
Assist in development of treatment plans, plans and goals, appraisal/needs and services. Assist residents in determining, developing, and carrying out their own goals, as well as fostering independence.
Maintain the orderliness and upkeep of the facility. This duty may include general maintenance work and repairs as needed.
Complete program paperwork. This duty may include resident statement of plans and goals, resident files, medication logs, progress notes, weekly treatment summaries, time sheets, petty cash, grocery scrip, and/or inventory forms.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and complete required hours of in-service training.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager or Assistant Program Manager.

Job Environment

Moderate, physical activity and frequent driving. May include moving or lifting up to 50 lbs.
Supports the team approach to meeting program objectives.
Involves moderate risks that require safety precautions and the risk of exposure to potentially intense situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
This position requires in person work for face to face contact with residents for every shift.
A minimum of 1 year, full-time experience working in a program serving people with co-occurring Mental Health disorders is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work style and strong oral, written, and communication skills.
Well defined organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and flexibly.
Ability to handle intense situations, display good judgment and decision making skills, and remain calm and clearheaded under pressure.
Able to work effectively with a variety of people and personality types regardless of age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or socio-economic level.
Ability to possess and maintain good physical and mental health.
Ability to work well within a team and maintain a professional, respectful attitude in the workplace.
Ability to be willing to work with supervisor oversight and direction.
Attendance is an essential function of this job that requires face-to-face interaction with clients and/or other employees.
Ability to mindfully promote equality and respect diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all of the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.
Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including mental health, gender, race and ethnicity.
Must use reasonable precaution in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices.
Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, at least 2 years driving experience and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements. May be required to utilize reliable personal vehicle and auto insurance.
Must comply with a TB assessment (possibly a TB test if needed to confirm a negative tuberculosis result) and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting.
Complete pre-employment physical.
Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

Benefits

Paid sick time
Employee perks