About Job

Basic Duties:

Bi-lingual Spanish speaking pay incentive offered to direct care staff

**Monitor and assure the safety of the students within the unit at all times

**Set limits and re-direct negative behavior for the students in your care.

**Ongoing evaluation and determination of their needs

**Sit in and eventually facilitate daily group counseling sessions

**Responsible for creating treatment plans, behavioral reports, and quarterly reports for the probation officer and courts

**Work with the students' family on behavioral and communication issues within the family unit

Summary

As a Caseworker/Residential Counselor, you will be instrumental in providing compassionate care and support to residents in a personal care home or group home setting. Your core skills in long-term care and caregiving will enable you to assist individuals with daily living activities while promoting their independence. You will ensure a safe and nurturing environment while also holding the students accountable for their behavior. Strong communication and writing skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Psychology (preferred), will be essential as you advocate for residents' rights and collaborate with families and staff.

Qualifications;

A Bachelors degree (Behavioral Science or Criminal Justice degree preferred)

Must possess a valid CA driver's license

Must have above average writing and computer literacy skills

Must have problem solving skills and ability to set behavioral limits

Must show a basic understanding of the students that we work with

Must show an ability to set appropriate boundaries and establish professional relationships with our students

Upon hire, all applicants will be asked to go through a Livescan background check and physical with a drug screen

Must be a team player and have strong communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week