JOB DESCRIPTION
The Relief Counselor will assist residents in their recovery and rehabilitation process, provide supervision of residents and the facility and teaches social, living and disability management skills in the Monterey, Marina or Salinas location. The Relief Counselor works onsite at assigned location(s).
Non-exempt; Eligible for overtime; On-Call.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide client-centered counseling focusing on the here-and-now. Listen, respond empathetically, and engage in problem solving.
- Identify, assess, and respond to crisis situations. Set clear limits and ensure that both residents and facility are safe
- Assist residents with self-administration of medications
- Document shift change information into the log and the resident’s progress notes
- Assist and supervise residents with cooking, house cleaning and yard maintenance.
- Other duties as assigned.
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