“PRN” Residential Counselor (Behavioral Health)

Shift Hours:

PRN - On-call as needed.

MUST work a minimum of 3 days per month. 

(7:00 am to 3:00 pm) - (7:00 am to 7:00 pm) - (11:00 am to 11:00 pm)

Salary: $16.00 / hour (with Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree)

Salary: $17.00 / hour (with Masters degree or higher)

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree REQUIRED with at least 1 year experience with at-risk children / mental health experience
• Must be able to effectively use crisis intervention techniques. 
• Valid Florida driver’s license in good standing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong organizational skills.

Description: 

The PRN Residential Counselor (dedicated to our adolescent clients) 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.

• Effectively implements cottage activities of daily living outlined by program operating guidelines.
• 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.
• Lead recreational activities to role model and encourage client participation.
• Models appropriate and professional behavior (i.e., dress, habits, personality, tact, etc.).
• Adheres to proper guidelines and procedures for intervening with physically aggressive clients.
• Relates with clients, parents, peers, & 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.
• Maintains a professional attitude with others & Actively supports agency philosophy and goals.
• Displays a willingness to work on varying assignments.
• Completes assignments per department and agency schedules.
• Executes sound judgment by effectively analyzing problems, determining appropriate actions, and utilizing timely and logical decision making skills including working effectively as a team member.
• Actively seeks self-improvement opportunities (continuing education & professional development).
• Displays adaptability to changes in the work duties or settings, including being open to new ideas and approaches to current tasks.
• Utilizes interpersonal skills necessary for focusing, active involvement and participation.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled & provides proper notification for absences and tardiness.
• Demonstrates ability to function independently to include follow through with assigned tasks.
• Staff member demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the client and implements awareness and understanding in the client’s treatment.
• Acquires up to date information on clients through pass downs, emails, and team minutes.

Physical Demands:

• The employee will be required to talk, hear and see; be able successfully complete Crisis Prevention training which requires physical components, including bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting, to ensure the safety of clients and staff; stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.