Residential Counselor – Part-Time Overnight (Friday/Saturday) Position Available In Duval, Florida

Tallo's Job Summary: The Residential Counselor - Part-Time Overnight (Friday/Saturday) position at Daniel Memorial Inc in Jacksonville, FL offers a salary range of $16 - $18 an hour. The role requires an Associate's Degree in social work and working with at-risk/mental health children. Responsibilities include implementing client treatment plans, maintaining a safe environment, and providing care and support. A valid driver's license is necessary.

Company:
Daniel Memorial
Salary:
$35360
JobPart-timeOnsite

Job Description

Residential Counselor – Part-Time Overnight (Friday/Saturday) Daniel Memorial Inc – 3.4 Jacksonville, FL Job Details Part-time $16 – $18 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Driver’s License Social Work Associate’s degree Entry level

Full Job Description Shift:

Part-Time 11pm to 7am (Friday and Saturday) Associates Degree in social work preferred.

Salary range:

$16 – $18, based on education and experience with at-risk/mental health children. The Residential Counselor (RC) 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. Implements effectively cottage activities of daily living to include: wake up and bedtime routine, meal time, maintains a clean, inviting, safe and orderly environment. 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. Coaches recreational activities to role model and encourage client participation. Consistently follows proper guidelines and procedures for intervening with physically aggressive clients. Ensures that documentation in client’s file, group log and weekly summaries is accurate and completed in the prescribed time. Relates with clients, parents, peers and 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. Ensures that all medications administered are accurate, given in the prescribed time, and documented appropriately. Actively supports agency philosophy and goals. Works effectively as a team member. Displays a willingness to work on varying assignments. Continually displays a positive attitude to the department and the agency. 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. Actively seeks self improvement opportunities (continuing education and 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 and ensures breaks and meal times are kept to acceptable limits. 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 thru pass downs, emails, and team minutes.

Position Requirements:

Associates Degree in Social Services or equivalent amount of experience / education work with at-risk / mental health children. Must be able to effectively use crisis intervention techniques. Driver license MUST be in good standing.

Physical Demands:

The employee will be required to talk, hear and see; ability to manipulate objects with hands/fingers.

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