Emergency Assistance Counselor (Temporary Full-Time)

We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
20.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour
Working Hours/Shift:
Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Professional Growth Opportunities :
On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
Career development programs designed to help you grow.
Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
Required: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving individuals with mental disabilities OR completion of 20 hours of regulated on-the-job training within the first year of employment (in addition to standard annual training requirements).
Valid California Class "B" Driver's License.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
First Aid certification (from an approved agency, such as the American Red Cross).
Ensure that all safety regulations are followed, and the facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner. This position performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for all clients, visitors, staff, and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. This position may be asked to screen incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventory all client property. This position may also be asked to monitor surveillance equipment. This position may also be asked to control access to the center, answer/direct incoming clients, conduct physical security checks of the center grounds, and respond to fires and/or emergencies at the center. This position maintain vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.

Facility & Setting:

• 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment.
• 24/7 intensive treatment is designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care.

Comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management.

Skills & Transition: Life-skills and interpersonal training, paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.