Lead Residential Counselor Jobs

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of the Cottage Supervisor, the Lead Residential Counselor ensures that the children in the assigned cottages are provided supervision and appropriate care and that the care is in compliance with all Community Care Licensing and Title 22 regulations. The Lead Residential Counselor works collaboratively with the treatment team to ensure the safety and security, as well as the psychological and physical needs of the children are being met, provides work direction and guidance to Residential Counselors, leads the daily structure to assure it is being adhered to and has the ability to function as the Facility Manager.

LOCATION: 2750 Sutterville Rd., Sacramento, CA 95820

SCHEDULE: Sunday – Wednesday,

Sun. 9:00 am – 10:00 pm; Mon. 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm; Tues. 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Wed. 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

SALARY: $21.40 - $24.08 per hour, to start

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) AND one of the following:

Two years of fulltime experience or its equivalent broken down as follows: at least one year must be working within a Group Home or STRTP and the remainder of the time with the population to be served; or

A BA/BS degree and one year of experience working with the population to be served.

Driving is an essential function of this job. As such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required. Must be at least 21 years old.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long-term disability plans, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.

TO APPLY: Qualified employees must submit a completed Request for Promotion or Transfer form along with their resume to Human Resources. External candidates must complete our online employment application available at www.kidshome.org/careers.

PLEASE NOTE: Non-SCH employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background process that includes passing a drug test, including marijuana. Applicants who do not pass any part of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.