Dshs Scc Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 2

Description

As a Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 2, your primary responsibility will be overseeing the daily operations of the residential unit. Working collaboratively with a team, you will implement effective residential treatment strategies that contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals at SCC. Your knowledge and safety experience will be instrumental in making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

At SCC, we value our employees and offer additional benefits. In addition to the advertised salary, our employees receive a $10 per day premium pay and a free Orca card for transportation use. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Furthermore, ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees from the Steilacoom dock.

• Monitoring resident use of prescription medications.
• Instructing and encouraging residents while maintaining regular interaction and redirecting them when necessary.
• Providing direct day-to-day monitoring and care for the resident population.
• Assisting and coaching residents in acquiring life skills necessary for a successful transition back into the community.
• Escorting residents to and from different areas/locations within TCF
• Providing accurate and detailed written documentation and reports on residents' progress toward treatment goals.
• Ensuring safety and security within the living environment through routine inspections.
• Staying informed about changes to residents' treatment goals and offering support and motivation.
• Engaging with residents, assisting them in developing skills, and helping them become positive members of society.

We encourage professionals who meet one of the following criteria to apply:

High school graduation or GED, along with 2 years of experience in providing direct care for individuals with behavioral health issues.

College-level coursework can substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Equivalent education/experience will also be considered.

• Demonstrate effective collaboration skills with staff and residents from diverse backgrounds.
• Exhibit effective and flexible communication skills, including the ability to write comprehensive and concise documentation with attention to detail.
• Display acute awareness of safety protocols and utilize strong judgment skills to assess environments and situations, making sound decisions within the scope of the job.
• Possess knowledge of CPR and first responder level first aid.
• Lead by example.

Join our dedicated team at SCC and contribute to the rehabilitation and transformation of individuals in a secure and supportive treatment environment. Apply now to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Interested? Apply today!

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? Please contact [email protected] and reference job number 09385.

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