Residential Counselor Aide Sewa Uusim

Salary : $34,444.80 Annually
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00197
Department: MENTAL HEALTH
Division: YOEME KARI
Opening Date: 02/07/2023
Job Summary
The Residential Counselor Aide will assist licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians and the Program Coordinator in the delivery of residential services for youth from eleven (11) to seventeen (17) years old. The incumbent performs duties such as, transporting residents, maintaining client records, monitoring and documenting behavior, and conducting outreach activities.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for general housekeeping, of the Yoeme Kari Group Home residence, including staff offices.
2. Assist with in-house supervision of youth in residence throughout the evening and morning routines.
3. Assist in orienting and introducing new residents to the group home.
4. Share observations on residents in the facility and participate in case plan implementation.
5. Accompany and transport youth to dentist and doctor appointments, school functions, and recreational outings.
6. Assist in planning recreational outing for residents.
7. Attend staff meetings.
8. Report and notify appropriate authorities on significant incidents that occur on or off premises that involve group home residents.
9. Require working shifts on weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays.
10. Prepare incident reports.
11. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Basic technical terminology and behavioral techniques used in working with teenagers;
• Community resources and services available to youth;
• HIPAA requirements of behavioral health;
• Recordkeeping techniques;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Prepare meals;
• Organize daily activities of the residents;
• Plan recreational outings for residents, ensuring a safe environment;
• Communicate effectively with youth;
• Report and handle difficult situations;
• Maintain confidentiality of information;
• Compile and report data;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required
High School Diploma or GED.
AND

• Experience with working with youth for at least one year is preferred;
• Experience with and knowledge of the local community and programs is desired;
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D?

• No
• Yes

02
Do you have a current CPR and First Aid Certification ?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a clean driving record with no moving violations in the past three years?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you 21 years of age or above?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have at least one (1) year experience working with youth?

• Yes
• No

Required Question