Recovery Counselor
Orange, CA USA On-site
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About the role
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, but some tasks are accomplished independently. Job duties include promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, and other activities or nursing activities. Encouraging client interactions and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model. Transporting clients in facility vehicles as directed. Conducting and assisting both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee. : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
What you'll bring
- Completion of 15 semester units (or 24 quarter units) in psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences from an accredited college.
- Six (6) months of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services organization.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus (optional).
- Class “B” license preferred
- Valid California Driver’s License
- an eligible driving record per company policy.