Relief Counselor

Relief Counselor-This is a part-time position with flexible hours, located at our Vicente campus in San Francisco. A Relief Counselor works a minimum of 24 hours per month. This position is included in the Teamster local 856 union.

Mission Statement: We provide the people, place, and path for exceptional youth mental healthcare.

Vision Statement: We aim to redefine what youth mental healthcare can be by delivering transformative support that doesn't just treat symptoms but changes lives.

About Edgewood: Each person who works at Edgewood Center for Children and Families shares a passion for making a difference in the lives of the children and families who we serve in the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees find themselves surrounded by a diverse and extraordinary group of dedicated professionals, in welcoming environments characterized by whole-person care, open communication, creative support and a commitment to growth, healing and improving each day. Edgewood’s successes come from our employees and the positive results they help create for children and families. When you join Edgewood, you join a culture of purpose and belonging, where your growth is a priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters.

Position Summary
To oversee and ensure consistent care of children in a level 14 Residential setting.  

Essential Functions

• Maintains flexibility to fill shifts as needed on an on-call basis
• Maintains supervision of children at all times
• Sets effective limits consistent with Edgewood treatment goal in a nurturing way.
• Follows "Handle with Care" Principles and Techniques
• Follows through on implementation of treatment plans for children
• Follows Title 22 licensing regulations
• Therapeutically manages children in activities of daily living in: large groups, small groups and individually   
• Teaches, models, and supervises social, cleaning, and grooming skills to the children
• Maintains physical plant and follows specific plans for house upkeep responsibilities and tasks. For e.g. is prepared to accept assignment to other milieus at the direction of Facility Managers or Supervisors to temporarily assist in safety maintenance of the campus.
• Supervision and Collaboration with children during mealtimes.  Will consider mealtimes with the children to be work hours.
• Maintains distinct and structured adult/child boundaries
• Uses supervision and feedback to enhance job skills and grow professionally
• Has proficient ability to complete all written documentation
• Understands medication side effects, and procedures for administering medication when needed
• Follows Agency policies and procedures regarding attendance and reliability
• Has the responsibility to adhere to protocols and schedules for taking breaks
• Is ready and available to work at the start time of the shift
• Attends minimum 20 hours of mandatory trainings per year
• Completion of all documentation in a timely fashion (SIR's, log notes, treatment reviews, mental health progress notes and timesheets)
• Observance of all emergency protocol (medical, runaway, disaster, CPS, and administrative notification)
• Takes responsibility for participating in, leading and designing positive program activities and mental health rehabilitation groups
• Collaborates in the development of a treatment plan for assigned children
• Participates in the planning, preparation, cooking and serving of meals for approximately 12 - 16 people (children and staff)
• Performs assigned duties in accordance with Edgewood's treatment philosophy and Mission Statement
• Provides safe, effective, efficient, culturally competent and consumer centered implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care

Core Competencies

• Employee adheres to basic expectations and essential job duties/functions as outlined in their individual job description.
• Provides counseling and behavioral interventions, guidance, skills building and support in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment plan and the program’s treatment philosophy and model.
• While under the counselor’s care, maintains supervision of clients at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Contributes to organization-wide quality management and improvement efforts by consistently providing the highest quality professional interventions, fulfilling all documentation requirements, and proactively seeking ways to enhance the quality of services and surpass minimum required standards.
• Contributes positively to a healing-centered, respectful workplace by engaging others with humility, care, and a commitment to honoring all identities and lived experiences.

Applied Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to physically hold and/or restrain children, following "Handle with Care" principles & techniques
• Must apply for, or possess, a National Provider Identification (NPI) Number within one week of date of hire.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid California Driver's License preferred.
• Ability to move or lift children (50-100 lbs.).
• Ability to communicate verbally, in supervision, meetings, and with members of the team.
• Demonstrated written proficiency.
• Demonstrated experience, commitment and competence working with emotionally disturbed children.
• Ability to develop, cultivate and adapt to the diverse cultural backgrounds of our clients.

The hourly rate range for this position is: $23.15-$30.09 per hour and dependent on experience and language differentials. *Please note- the language differential is contingent on passing a language proficiency test.

Benefits for this position are subject to the current CBA.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NOTE: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued new requirements for health care and congregant care facilities to decrease the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks. Based on the CDPH public health mandate, all candidates for positions at Edgewood Center must provide proof of vaccination. Edgewood Center will consider applicants with ADA and Title VII exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity

Edgewood is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are encouraged to apply. Edgewood maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.