Primary Counselor

3 weeks ago

Lubbock, United States Saint Francis Ministries Full time
Job Description

Play a vital role in the day-to-day operation of the residential facility, provides supervision, and attends to the safety needs of the clients, while maintaining a therapeutic environment. Ensures the treatment plan is a living document in the daily life of the client.

  • Participates in the client's daily planning routine.
  • Supervisors, coaches, and mentors the client during meals, dressing and personal hygiene, monitors cleaning of room, chores, and life tactical skills.
  • Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the youths.
  • Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the clients.
  • Always supervises and monitors the clients.
  • Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system.
  • Assigned to facilitate therapeutic classes and group counseling.
  • Documents significant client behaviors and significant contact with client
  • Works with dietary department to ensure snacks and meals are served at scheduled times.
  • Implements approved behavior management system.
  • Administers prescribed medication, documents, and observes its effects. Must have appropriate training and certification if required to administer medications.
  • Communicates with all staff and shares critical information concerning clients.
  • Reports to work at scheduled times and remains on duty until replacement arrives.
  • Attends chapel, is involved in the spiritual life of the client at St. Francis and serves as an adult role model.
  • Attends weekly treatment team meetings and participates in case reviews.
  • Capable of being on call for emergency transportation.
  • Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
  • Ensures clients' rights are protected.
  • Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
  • Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all contractual terms.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Services.
  • First Aid/CPR.
  • Mandt.
  • Prefer 2 years' experience in children and family services field.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must pass a physical examination, including drug screen and TB Skin Test.
  • Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.

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