Residential Counselor

Hourly Range: $21.51 - $28.20 DOE
**Additional compensation available for education**

Part-Time and Full-Time Schedules Available!
**Full-Time: Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday (4 day workweek!)
**Part-Time: 22-27 hours per week- FLEXIBLE Schedules Available!

Why Victor?

• Learning Organization: Victor provides the best training for new grads and clinicians looking to begin their career!
• Leadership Development: Victor provides employees leadership training and promotes within! Many of our executive leadership team have been promoted from entry-level positions!
• Reimbursements: Victor provides reimbursements for license registration fees, CEUs, travel and internet/cell phone usage!
• Loan Forgiveness: Victor employees can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

Benefits Package (Must work 30 or more hours a week):

• Low cost Medical, Dental, and Vision
• No Cost $50k Life Insurance policy
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Employer Matching (up to 4%)
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Assistance

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Supervisor (RSS) and the Residential Counselor II (RC II), the Residential Counselor I (RC I) is responsible for the care and supervision of severely emotionally disturbed children (residents) assigned to the facility in accordance with the mandates of public law, state regulations and Agency operating plans.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures the safety of youth through direct supervision.
• Implements trauma informed interventions with all youth and can effectively manage crisis.
• Plans and supervises daily activities of youth and implements the Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) program.
• Ensures that the physical needs and medical needs of youth are met.
• Passes, documents, and monitors the use of medications by youth.
• Participates as an active member of the treatment team and Agency.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a behavioral science strongly preferred but experience in the mental health field, both personal and professional, will be considered.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and clean driving record.
• Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
• Must be willing to complete a pre-employment physical, Tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test (excluding THC).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Requires the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain mental capacity, exercise sound judgment and rational thinking. Must be able to work safely and respectfully with seriously emotionally disturbed children who may become violent, and physically and verbally offensive.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing, walking, and running, sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be physically able to perform Pro-Act Restraint Techniques, CPR and First Aid as trained.
• Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle for traveling up to 100 miles driving distance.

Victor Treatment Centers (VTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of VTC to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.51 - $28.20 per hour

Expected hours: 22 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least the age of 21 and over?
• Do you have personal experience as a consumer, parent and/or family member in the mental health, social services, juvenile justice and/or special education services? (Yes or No)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28