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Bay Area Community Services

Residential Counselor - Alameda County

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What they do

A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.

$49,437 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Residential Counselor - Alameda County Bay Area Community Services - 3.0 Oakland, CA Job Details Full-time $27 - $30 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Social services Full Job Description BACS is now hiring Full-time Residential Counselors in Oakland! If you love helping people this could be the position for you! The Residential Counselor will assist participants engaged in residential services to achieve the highest level of self-sufficiency and support so they can integrate into the community. The Residential Counselor will conduct "whatever it takes" interventions towards the overall care for the participant to help them in their wellness and recovery process. The Residential Counselor will provide independent skills, counseling, rehabilitation, and on-site support, including assertive engagement and crisis de-escalation services, in a milieu-based approach.
Positions:
2 openings in Oakland 1 NOC (tue-sat), 1
Day Tue-Sat Responsibilities:
Supportive counseling in a milieu environment and aid in participant's wellness and recovery goals. Engages with participants to implement active service plans, goals, and discharge plans. Supports individuals with independent living skills. Provide milieu treatment, crisis intervention, and crisis assessment as necessary. Performs medication management in accordance with regulatory standards, which may be supporting individuals with self-medication prompting or administering medications if at a licensed facility. Maintain accurate and current participant files, charts, progress notes, and records; enter data into electronic health record system. Foster a positive working relationship with members of the community; initiate and maintain contact with treatment providers in the community to ensure client care coordination. Responsible for the maintenance and protection of a safe program environment; assist participants in meal preparation/general housekeeping and property management duties. Practices Evidence-Based Practices in accordance with programs and practice's philosophy of care including harm reduction, whatever it takes, and wraparound support. Attend and participate in supervision, staff meetings, and training.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma required and must have 4 years of paid work experience in mental health/social services (1 year of customer services may be substituted). Degree is preferred. Associate Degree is preferred. Bilingual in threshold language preferred. Valid California driver's license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required. Must be able to meet
Community Care Licensing Requirements:
pass physical exam, TB test, DOJ Fingerprint Clearance, and Red Cross First Aid/CPR training certification.
Benefits/Perks:
Starting at $27.00 per hour, then $30.00 per hour after satisfactory performance and achievement of all job related goals and requirements for the 90 day introductory period. +3% per hour differential for specified language fluency. In Alameda County - Chinese, Cantonese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Farsi, Cambodian and Tagalog 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options for employees, plus a vision reimbursement program. Children's healthcare coverage is available for as little as $25/month.
Average employer-paid benefit value:
approximately $913/month per enrolled individual. BACS contributions apply to company-sponsored plans only. 31 days off (PTO/Holiday) 403b plan. Significant internal growth opportunities. Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating over 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS' mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client-centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals.
How to apply:
Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. We currently have roles available across several different programs. Our BACS recruiter will chat to you about available opportunities & locations.
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