Residential Counselor

Location: 1801 Vicente St., San Francisco, Ca, 94116

Base Pay: $23.15 - $27.77 / hr

Employee Type: Full-time (40hrs/week), non-exempt

Mission Statement: Edgewood is the place to begin for any child or youth to get the mental health care, social services, and academic support they need from highly trained, welcoming professionals

Vision Statement: For everyone we serve to gain a better understanding of self, build confidence, gain strength, and welcome joy.

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 od 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.

Residential Counselor- This is a full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours), located at our Vicente campus in San Francisco.

The work schedule is: Wednesday 1030a-10p; Thursday 2p-10p; Friday 2p-10p; Saturday 8a-10p. This position is included in the Teamster Local 856 union.

Position Summary:

The Residential Program is responsible for the provision of direct client services and care coordination for assigned youth and families within the designated Residential Program in the Acute Intensive Services (AIS) department. 

Core Competencies

• 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, always maintains supervision to ensure their safety and well-being
• Demonstrates cultural competency, humility, and sensitivity while treating youth, families, and colleagues with dignity and respect

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Functions as a Residential Counselor within the Acute Intensive Services Programs and is responsible for direct supervision of clients 
• Partners with the treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individualized treatment plans for clients 
• Takes responsibility for participating in, leading and designing positive program activities and mental health rehabilitation groups     
• Will consider mealtimes with the children to be work hours
• Provides proper physical safety and care of each child in their care
• Responsible for meeting daily documentation standards and billing requirements
• Completes specific administrative tasks as assigned such as maintaining cottage outing/activity plans and clothing inventories
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of physical environment 
• Safeguards the dignity and protects the rights and individuality of each child in their care and act to enhance the children's self-respect.
• Attends and contributes to weekly cottage staff meetings, assigned supervisory meetings, and/or acquires relevant material shared at these meetings
• Attends a minimum of 20 hours of training per fiscal year as assigned by Training Department or Milieu Manager
• Collaborates effectively with all Vicente campus programs to ensure all programs are supported and clients are safe 
• Follows Handle With Care principles and teachings
• Provide transportation services when necessary, using company vehicles
• Completes other duties as assigned

Applied Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to physically hold and/or restrain children if/when necessary, following “Handle with Care” principles & techniques
• Must apply for, or possess, a National Provider Identification (NPI) number within one week of hire date
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License or able to obtain one
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing 
• Relevant work experience with adolescents and/or significant mental health issues preferred
• Ability to develop, cultivate, and adapt to the diverse cultural backgrounds of our clients
• Ability to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to think independently and make informed decisions when needed

Conditions of Employment

• The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject change at the discretion of the Agency.