Residential Counselor II - Housing Program 625

Description

Canyon Vista is a 57 unit transitional and permanent supportive housing (PSH) program serving adults in San Mateo County with serious mental illness. Telecare will provide onsite case management, housing stabilization and rehabilitative services to tenants living in transitional and PSH units. Services onsite will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Residential Counselor provides direct and indirect services to both individuals and groups of residents.

Shifts Available :

Full-Time | NOC | Shifts : 11 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM | Days : Sunday - Wednesday

Expected starting wage is $23.33.Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least three (3) years of direct service experience in a mental health setting is required. High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent required; a n AA Degree in a related field is preferred. Necessary skills include the ability to communicate well and knowledge of psychiatric treatment modalities. The ability to read, write and speak English is crucial. Must have a valid California driver's license, a DMV clearance for insurability, a vehicle (approved for safety), and proof of insurance. Applicant must be finger printed, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime, other than minor traffic offenses, and receive clearance from the Department of Justice / FBI. Must have completed first aid and CPR training or obtain certification with four (4) weeks of hire.

KEY RESULT AREAS

MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with residents, the public and other staff members.

QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK

TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION

ASSESSMENT

JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION

ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

See attachment for requirements.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and / or changed at the discretion of management.

SUPERVISOR : Director of Residential Services

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY

(Hours per day)

NEVER

0 hours

OCCASIONALLY

up to 3 hours

FREQUENTLY

3 - 6 HOURS

CONSTANTLY

6- 8+ HOURS

Sitting

Walking

Standing

Bending (neck)

Bending (waist)

Squatting

Climbing

Kneeling

Crawling

Twisting (neck)

Twisting (waist)

Hand Use : Dominant hand Right Left

Is repetitive use of hand required? Yes

Simple Grasping (right hand)

Simple Grasping (left hand)

Power Grasping (right hand)

Power Grasping (left hand)

Fine Manipulation (right hand)

Fine Manipulation (left hand)

Pushing & Pulling (right hand)

Pushing & Pulling (left hand)

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Reaching (below shoulder level)

LIFTING

CARRYING

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3 - 6 hrs.

Constantly

6 - 8 + hrs.

Height

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3 - 6 hrs.

Constantly

6 - 8 + hrs.

Dis-

tance

0 - 10 lbs.

11 - 25 lbs.

26 - 50 lbs.

51 - 75 lbs.

76 - 100 lbs.

100 + lbs.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

YES

NO

(If yes, briefly describe)

a.

Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?

Driving van

b.

Working around equipment and machinery?

c.

Walking on uneven ground?

Walking outside occasionally

d.

Exposure to excessive noise?

e.

Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?

f.

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?

g.

Working at heights?

h.

Operations of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?

i.

Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?

j.

Working with bio-hazards such as : blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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