Recovery Counselor
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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Job Title
Recovery Counselor
Division/Program
Olive View Crisis Residential Treatment - Valley Star
Starting Compensation
- 00-22.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location
Sylmar, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Sunday - Thursday 11pm to 7:30am
What SBHG Brings To You (benefits)
Competitive compensationCompany paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employeesGenerous vacation and holiday payOn the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career developmentAMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits
What You Bring To SBHG (Qualifications)
High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) plus one (1) year full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities required OR completion of a minimum of 20 hours on-the-job training as defined by regulations within one (1) year of employment (in addition to the annually required 20 hours of training).Certification as Nurse’s Assistant (Preferred)Valid California Driver's License – required.Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred.SERV Safe 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
16-bed facilitiesDesigned for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information
samlopez@starsinc.com
SBHG and its affiliates acknowledge all COVID 19 vaccination guidelines and mandates recommended by the State of California Department of Public Health. For more details, please see: https://covid19.ca.gov/workers-and-businesses/#vaccination-testing-requirements
Grade State Range: 17.71 - 24.79 USD Hourly
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