Job Description:

Program : Adult Transitional Program

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a profound impact on the lives of others? Do you

possess a deep passion for mental health and a genuine desire to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives? If

so, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Position Summary

"Recovery can only take place within the context of relationships" -Judith Lewis Herman

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. As a Residential Adult Counselor (RAC), you will be at the forefront of helping adults with mental health needs navigate their journey to wellness and independence. This home is located in downtown San Luis Obispo and houses up to 12 people. Residential Adult Counselors provide comprehensive and supportive care to the residents. Interactions are based on trauma informed practices including; safety, power of choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment. Working in the resident’s home provides an opportunity for staff to build trust based relationships that help each individual to establish a healthy daily routine, effective communication skills, increase independent living skills and to build support based networks in the community that will help them transition to stable independent housing.

RAC’s expectations are to: facilitate and model safe and healthy connection, demonstrate integrity and transparency, meet residents where they are at in a nonjudgmental and encouraging way, and promote and teach healthy coping tools to aid in reductions of mental health symptoms. RAC’s help residents increase levels of independent functioning and personal responsibility such as: cooking, cleaning, budgeting, medication management and tracking appointments. RAC’s enjoy opportunities to facilitate recovery-oriented outings and activities such as beach walks, playing games, coffee shop visits, hikes, bowling, and disc golf. We are looking for professionals who have a passion for building healthy, healing community. At ATP our values are: genuine care, supporting resident’s goals, flexible collaboration, and empowering residents to take recovery into their own hands.

Hours/ Salary

Full-time, 32 hours per week. Anticipated hiring wage is $20.00 per hour. Includes a generous individual benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, 403b retirement (with up to a 5% employer match) paid vacation/holiday time, paid sick time and a variety of helpful employee perks as well. (*Full Salary Schedule $20.00-$24.00)

Experience and Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 1 year, full-time experience working in a program serving people with mental disabilities is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work style and strong oral and written 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. Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices while acting to assure at all times, maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients, and other persons contacted through TMHA. Conditions of employment include: Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, at least 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements. May be required to utilize personal vehicle and auto insurance. Ability to possess and maintain good physical and mental health. Attendance is an essential function of this job that requires face-to-face interaction with clients and/or other employees. Comply with a skin test or chest x-ray indicating a negative tuberculosis result and a fit for duty health screen. Receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

Benefits

Includes a generous individual benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, 403b retirement (with up to a 5% employer match) paid vacation/holiday time, paid sick time and a variety of helpful employee perks as well.