The Residential Counselor (PRN) is responsible for providing care and treatment as outlined in the client?s treatment plan. Functions as a member of the client?s treatment team as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.

• Implements effectively cottage activities of daily living to include: wake up and bedtime routine, meal time, maintains a clean, inviting, safe and orderly environment.
• Maintains clients? personal hygiene, cleanliness, grooming, clothing and adheres to infection control procedures and practices universal precautions.
• Effectively and appropriately sets limits with clients that are appropriate to the situation.
• Escorts clients safely to activities or appointments on or off campus as needed.
• Adheres to established guidelines for observing clients on special precautions.
• Coaches recreational activities to role model and encourage client participation.
• Models appropriate and professional behavior (i.e., dress, habits, personality, tact, etc.).
• Consistently follows proper guidelines and procedures for intervening with physically aggressive clients.
• Ensures that documentation in client?s file, group log and weekly summaries is accurate and completed in the prescribed time.
• Relates with clients, parents, peers and the general public in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ensures that client needs and services are provided within departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the disaster and safety plans.
• Ensures that all medications administered are accurate, given in the prescribed time, and documented appropriately.
• Relates with clients, parents, peers and the general public in a respectful and professional manner in person and phone interaction.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Associate Degree in Social Services or equivalent amount of experience in education working with at-risk/mental health children and adolescents preferred
• Less than 1 year experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Pay rate for PRN position is $16 - $17 per hour depending upon education and experience in the mental health field.
• Day Shift - Monday through Friday
• Must have valid driver's license in good standing.