The Sacramento Children’s Home is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.
OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of the Cottage Supervisor and the work guidance and direction of the Lead Residential Counselor, the Residential Counselor is the primary caregiver to the children, providing leadership and supervision. The Residential Counselor ensures the safety and security of the children at all times working in coordination with the cottage team.
DUTIES:
Ensure the safety of the residents at all times consistent with agency standards of supervision.
Assist the children in the performance of regular daily activities, including bed making, personal hygiene, room cleaning, and all other chores normally expected of children their ages.
Provide a caring, warm, consistent environment for the children through setting clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, and giving verbal praise and acknowledgment to children for positive actions and decisions to help build self-esteem, age-appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem-solving, proper language, coping skills, respect for others and self and brainstorming alternative, appropriate behaviors, etc.
Orient new residents to the campus program and ensure the bedroom area is safe, clean and in line with the welcoming plan for new residents.
Work closely and maintain consistent and appropriate communication with all other staff members as a part of a comprehensive treatment team.
Maintain discipline and group control at all times, reporting any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely manner.
Maintain and follow the daily structure, routines, and activities in a timely manner.
Pro-act and check in with the children frequently to prevent crisis situations. After an incident has occurred, follow up and process with the child to prevent further crisis situations and complete any necessary documentation.
Use the Love and Logic approach and techniques in daily interaction with children.
Provide Trauma Informed Care by using knowledge of the effects of trauma on child development and behavior
Use Crisis Management techniques including restraints, when necessary, as learned per Pro-Act to ensure the safety of staff and residents.
Prepare and serve attractive, well-balanced meals and snacks per the approved menu at the time indicated on the daily schedule. Maintain a pleasant and cheerful mealtime atmosphere and dine with the children during mealtimes, modeling appropriate behavior and, table manners.
Ensure that children are properly dressed for various occasions and see that their clothing is appropriately cleaned and maintained.
Provide educational help when assisting the children with homework and respond to schools in regard to the resident’s behavioral problems as necessary.
Plan on grounds activities to help the children develop new skills and interests, as well as expanding existing ones.
Participate in the planning of off-grounds activities and take children on these and pre-scheduled outings.
Participate in and run community meetings.
Complete Advocate duties as assigned including interactions with the child and all documentation.
Distribute medication for residents’ self-administration, in accordance with Agency standards and procedures as assigned.
Provide transportation for children as directed by a supervisor in accordance with agency transport policy.
Clean and maintain cottages in an orderly condition in accordance with Title 22 regulations.
Complete written documentation per residential program requirements, and in compliance with agency policy and training.
Attend and participate in team meetings to be aware of and facilitate the development and application of Needs and Services treatment plans for each child
Attend and utilize all training that is provided, in compliance with Community Care Licensing (CCL) requirements.
Ensure accurate recording of worked hours and notify a supervisor of any discrepancies in a timely manner and in accordance with agency guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SCHEDULE: Multiple Schedules available. Including Mornings, Evenings, and Weekends (Part-time)
LOCATION: 2750 Sutterville Road. Sacramento, CA 95820
SALARY: $20.22 - $22.74 per hour, to start
QUALIFICATIONS:
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required, PLUS:
A Bachelor’s degree in any field; or
A valid Child Development Teaching Permit; or
Completion of 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, Foster and Kinship Care Education or Psychology; or
A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor; or
A valid Vocational Training certificate, credential or documentation demonstrating that the individual is a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills (and at least 100 hours of experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, counselor or other relevant experience as determined by Community Care Licensing which can be obtained after hire); or
Previous employment as a full time employee or volunteer at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic center or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year; or
Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice system as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver, or life experience with children who have experienced high levels of trauma
Driving is an essential function of this job. As such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid CA driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required. Must be at least 21 years old.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of children served in a children’s residential setting.
Skill and ability to engage and develop rapport with children who have various backgrounds.
Skill and ability to provide consistency and behavioral limits through relationship-based interventions.
Skills to communicate effectively with the ability to solve problems in a collaborative manner.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to perform housekeeping tasks, including but not limited to, cleaning, washing clothes, preparing meals, ironing, etc.
Skill to instruct, direct, counsel, and encourage individuals and groups of children.
Skill to communicate effectively in written form.
Skill to listen attentively to residents, co-workers, and supervisors.
Skill to plan and organize multiple tasks at one time.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, in order to assist residents with homework, preparing meals, distributing medication, etc. Ability to relate with children in a nurturing and respectful manner.
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.
Ability to work cooperatively with a culturally diverse resident population and work force.
Ability to work with the community and outside agencies in a collaborative and cooperative manner.
Able to report to work on a regular and reliable basis.
Knowledge of medications and their reactions is preferred.
Knowledge of basic Microsoft Word is preferred
BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long-term disability plans, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development and career advancement opportunities.
TO APPLY: External candidates must complete our on-line employment application available at www.kidshome.org/careers.
PLEASE NOTE: Non-SCH employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background process that includes passing a drug test, including marijuana. Applicants who do not pass any part of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.
