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Ramsey County Residential Counselor - Limited Duration in (Lake Owasso Residence) Shoreview, Minnesota
Residential Counselor - Limited Duration
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Residential Counselor - Limited Duration
Salary
$44,940.63 - $58,831.20 Annually
Location
(Lake Owasso Residence) Shoreview, MN
Job Type
Temporary (6 month term limit)
Job Number
2024-00658
Department
62F01-Lake Owasso/ResidntLvg
Opening Date
06/28/2024
Closing Date
7/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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Basic Function
The Residential Counselor positions are located in the Health and Wellness Administration Division - Lake Owasso Residence Detox Department. These unclassified positions are for a limited duration, guaranteed through 2024.
Position Shift Times: Please note 1 weekend shift is required every other weekend.
M-F 6am-2:30pm
M-F 2:30pm-10:30pm
To provide care and treatment to developmentally disabled persons in a residential care facility by overseeing and participating in residents' activities and providing instruction in order to enhance their functional skills, behavioral skills and ability for personal care; to perform custodial, foodservice, and laundry duties as needed, and to perform other duties as assigned.
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).
To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ramsey/classspecs) . Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.
Examples of Work Performed
Perform as primary or secondary residential counselor for residents as assigned.
Participate as a team member in establishing behavioral and developmental goals for residents and implement training methods consistent with those goals.
Assist and instruct residents in basic personal care to include dressing, eating, personal hygiene, housekeeping, and related skills.
Assist and instruct residents in basic functional skills such as time and number concepts, personal finance, use of public services, and similar skills.
Assist and direct residents in recreational and leisure activities.
Observe and record residents' behavior in connection with treatment programs and document residents' activities and needs as instructed.
Perform specified duties for which specific training has been received, such as administering first aid, passing medications and similar basic health care procedures.
Note and report instances of apparent abuse, neglect, or unusual behavior of residents; or other matters detrimental to the health, safety or well-being or of residents, staff or county property.
Perform custodial, janitorial, laundry or other related duties as assigned such as: cleaning homes by moving, arranging, and polishing furniture, vacuuming, dusting, shampooing carpet, washing walls, interior windows, fixtures, door knobs, handrails, sinks, toilets and bathing/shower areas; disposing trash in designated areas; removing snow from entrances, and reporting issues and work repair needs.
Maintain housekeeping supply and equipment inventory by reordering through appropriate staff.
Wash and dry clothing and linen; fold, press, sort, mend, and arrange dry cleaning for residents' personal items.
Prepare, cook, and serve daily meals with assistance from residents; monitor the proper temperature and dietary needs for residents. Ensure and maintain a safe, sanitized, and neat kitchen environment for food preparation and storage.
Participate in meetings and in-service instructions as assigned.
Drive company vehicles as assigned.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14.
Click the following to view or print the: Work Simulation - Physical Demand or Environmental Exposure Checklists (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/Work%20Sim_%20Lake%20Owasso%20Residential%20Counselor.pdf) for Residential Counselor 1's in Ramsey County.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience: None.
Certifications/Licensure: Valid, class D driver's license.
Substitutions: None.
Preferred: Knowledge of designated behavior modification techniques.
Exam/Screening Process Information
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for either position will be forwarded to the hiring department/manager for consideration for these limited duration, unclassified positions. Candidates appointed to limited duration, unclassified positions may become eligible for benefits based on schedule. The limited duration assignments are approved through 2024 or as determined by the department.
Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act :
Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."
Criminal Background Checks: May/may not be required as directed by Ramsey County Employment Background Policy. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/RAMSEY%20COUNTY%20EMPLOYMENT%20APPLICATION.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) . You will need to print off this posting and also answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them if you complete a paper application.
If you have difficulty uploading your resume or cover letter you may contact Patrick Lemmon at: Patrick.Lemmon @ramseycounty.us (nirvana.wallace@co.ramsey.mn.us) for assi stance.