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Job Title:
Recovery Counselor / Residential Counselor
Division/Program:
Star View Crisis Residential Treatment Program
Starting Rate:
$19 to $22 per hour
Working Location:
Downey, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
3pm-11:30pm Friday - Monday & Wednesday
What SBHG brings to you (benefits):
· Competitive compensation
· Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees
· Generous vacation and holiday pay
- On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
· Education Reimbursement Program and License renewal reimbursement
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What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
- Minimum of one year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care or social service agency.
- Certification as Nurse’s Assistant (Preferred)
- Valid California Driver's License – required
- Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.
- First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtained within 90 days of employment
How you will make a difference (job overview):
The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Ensure that all safety regulations are followed, and the facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner. Assist with client laundry, household cleaning and other tasks as needed. This position performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Manager, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.
Division/Program Overview:
- 24/7 intensive treatment in safe and therapeutic homelike setting
- Voluntary residential program designed for adults
- CRPT serves as a “step down” transition from higher levels of care
- An adult unit equipped to serve 16 adults (ages 18 and up)
- Behavioral healthcare crisis programs overseen by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), Intensive Care Division (ICD).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person