What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor - Non-Licensed position at PRC Baker Places?
Job Description
Job Description
PRC Baker Places is a non-profit residential treatment agency that has provided the San Francisco community with alternatives to institutional care since 1964. Our direct care professionals provide counseling and case management services to previously homeless adults living with co-occurring diagnoses of chronic mental illness and substance use disorder. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.
Mission Statement : Our mission is to help people affected by HIV / AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.
Values that Guide Us : Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect
Title : Residential Counselor
Available Shifts : Day, Swing, and Overnight
Locations : Hummingbird- Potrero, Hummingbird- Valencia, Leland House
Facility Type : Non-Licensed, DOJ Background Clearance Required
Position Overview
The Residential Counselor provides 24-hour support at the residential facility they are assigned to support, while offering counseling services to an adult population with psychiatric, substance abuse and / or HIV-AIDS related disabilities. Residential counselors advocate for and respond to clients’ treatment and rehabilitation needs. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation, which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.
There are both Full-Time and Part-Time position openings organization wide.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform intake interviews and assist with client treatment plan development, implementation and discharge planning.
- Assess the clinical needs of resident clients.
- Evaluate clients for potential crisis situations and determine appropriate intervention.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.
- Monitor and document clients’ progress toward achievement of individual goals.
- Record clinical notes and hourly rounds to meet Medi-Cal standards and licensure requirements.
- Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.
- Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.
- Facilitate and supervise clients with residential house chores, meal preparation, and group activities.
- Ensure that clients are linked with a primary care provider and assist with identifying and accessing community resources.
- Participate in staff and shift change meetings.
- Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.
- Maintain agency 30 hour per year staff development training requirement.
- Ability to work at a San Francisco worksite
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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