Relief Residential Counselor

2 weeks ago

San Francisco, United States PRC Baker Places Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

PRC Baker Places is a non-profit residential treatment agency that has provided the San Francisco community with alternatives to institutional care since 1964. Our direct care professionals provide counseling and case management services to previously homeless adults living with co-occurring diagnoses of chronic mental illness and substance use disorder. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.

Values that Guide Us: Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect


Title: Relief Residential Counselor

Available Shifts: Day, Swing, and Overnight

Locations: Baker Street House, Grove Street House, Robertson Place, San Jose Place, Odyssey House, Ferguson Place, Hummingbird-Valencia, Hummingbird- Potrero, Leland House

Facility Type: Licensed and Non-Licensed, DOJ and or CDSS Background Clearance Required


**This is an on-call relief position, with a maximum of 20 hours per week, Non-Benefited, Non-Union role.



Position Overview

The Relief Residential Counselor provides support and counseling services to an adult population with psychiatric, substance abuse and/or HIV-AIDS related disabilities. Relief Residential Counselors advocate for and respond to clients’ treatment and rehabilitation needs. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation, which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform intake interviews and assist with client treatment plan development, implementation and discharge planning.
  • Assess the clinical needs of resident clients.
  • Evaluate clients for potential crisis situations and determine appropriate intervention.
  • Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.
  • Monitor and document clients’ progress toward achievement of individual goals.
  • Record clinical notes and hourly rounds to meet Medi-Cal standards and licensure requirements.
  • Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.
  • Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.
  • Facilitate and supervise clients with residential house chores, meal preparation, and group activities.
  • Ensure that clients are linked with a primary care provider and assist with identifying and accessing community resources.
  • Participate in staff and shift change meetings.
  • Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.
  • Maintain agency 30 hour per year staff development training requirement.
  • Ability to work at a San Francisco worksite, effective post Covid.
  • Promote agency mission, purpose, and values in relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • All direct care staff shall have graduated from high school or possess a GED and have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving people with mental disabilities. Such experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients.
  • The following Baker Places, Inc. treatment programs require a DOJ clearance: Hummingbird Valencia, Hummingbird Potrero, Leland House, Ferguson Place, Grove Street House, Odyssey House, Robertson Place, San Jose Place and Baker Street House.
  • Exhibit exemplary customer service, compassion, and care in the execution of all duties and interactions.

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