Child Care Counselor (Lancaster) CHILD CARE COUNSELOR (Lancaster, CA) Dimondale Adolescent Care Facility Childcare Counselor Under the direction of the Administrator and/or Facility Manager, the childcare counselor performs the following functions Provide general supervision of residents in accordance with the policies of the facility. Maintain basic disciplinary and behavioral control of the residents, observing them closely and regularly to detect any potentially problematic behavior. Stimulate the residents interest in various activities and programs provided by the facility and supervise their participation in those activities. Attempt to ease the adjustment of each resident to placement at the facility by means of personal contact and counseling techniques. Assign and supervise the residents in various daily maintenance tasks expected of them i.e., cleaning room, making beds, dusting furniture, mopping floors, assisting in mealtime setup and cleanup procedures. As assigned, eat with the residents, supervising general mealtime behavior and manners. Encourage and supervise the proper performance of residents daily personal hygiene tasks. Administer first aid as required, and administer medication as permitted by the policies of the facility. Note daily activities, safety and security checks, and unusual or problematic behaviors on the part of the residents. Assist in lights out procedures at night, as well as in other security, maintenance and/or safety measure deemed necessary. Assess residents clothing needs and personal hygiene supplies write reports. Participate in group sessions employing the treatment model of the facility, and work with the assigned Social Workers with specific treatment plans for each resident. Transport residents to appointments medical, dental, school or community group outings and designated locations. Childcare Counselors must possess or obtain a valid California Drivers License. Ensure that each resident is properly prepared and arrives at school on time. Supervise each residents return from school. Attend staff training sessions as required and as scheduled. Looking for candidates who are willing to work the following shifts -GRAVEYARD (overnight) -WEEKENDS (sat-sun) -FLOATER (on-call) -SWING (Morning/Afternoon) Location: Lancaster Compensation: $8.00-$10.00/hr This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please dont contact this job poster. do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:11:26 +0000
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