DSHS SCC Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 4

State of Washington

Steilacoom, WA

DSHS SCTF Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 4- Supervisor

The Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is seeking experienced Residential Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor to join the team at the Pierce County - Secure Community Transition Facility on McNeil Island, WA.

You would be responsible for the total residential operations within the Total Confinement Facility. These positions would liaison between management and the everyday operations of Security and Residential spanning the entire island and may be required to respond to and lead Quick Response Team and Emergency Response Teams as necessary in emergent situations.

This is a night shift opportunity 10pm-8am Saturday- Tuesday with Wed, Thur, Fri off.

Special Commitment Center (SCC)employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you will do:

Ensure staff have read, understand, and apply treatment plans for individual residents
Ensure residents’ physical needs are met per SCC policy and procedure
Provide information to residents’ treatment teams regarding resident appropriateness and rule compliance/lack of compliance
Instruct and encourage residents regarding policies, procedures, protocols, and living unit rules and regulations
Encourage residents to participate in approved extra-curricular activities
Provide staff with constructive and timely feedback using authorized methods such as meeting with the staff, writing their evaluations
Ensure the accurate completion and timely submission of staff payroll
Provide clear and concise directions to subordinate staff
Provide counseling and guidance to subordinate staff regarding the implementation of institutional policy and procedures
Direct the RRC staff in their day-to-day supervision and accountability of SCC residents
Direct the RRC staff in assuring that residents comply with facility policy, standard operating procedures, unit, and program rules
Provide ongoing in-service training to RRC staff
Provide instruction, as directed by the RPD, to new employees undergoing other SCC training

What we're looking for:

Must ride a ferry and bus to and from the worksite
Must be able to pass and perform the physical and knowledge requirements of CPR, first responder level first aid, Level 1 Defensive Tactics, within 90 days of hire, and if necessary Level 2 Defensive Tactics
Must be able to effectively assist in the restraint of acting out residents
May be required to work alone while stationed in a living unit or while monitoring resident activities
May be required to work in areas or units other than the location of the principal assignment

Who should apply?

High school graduation or GED

AND

Three years of experience providing direct care in a residential or in-patient behavioral health setting

One years of experience as a supervisor/lead worker and two years of experience providing direct care in a residential or in-patient behavioral health setting

Equivalent education/experience

Preferred Skills:

Experience supervising teams of 4 or more staff members
Proven ability to develop, write, or review program curriculum
Background in behavioral health or related field

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