Residential Caregiver I-III

Salary : $47,598.24 - $75,170.64 Annually

Location : Countywide, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 252600385

Department : Health and Human Services

Division : Behavioral Health

Opening Date : 10 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Progress House Manager, provides services and care to and oversight of consumers in a 24-hour residential facility for adults with mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and addiction.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Provides direction, supervision, support and encouragement to residents of Progress House, an Adult Residential Facility
• Provides intake, supervises and monitors residents, assesses need, coordinates care, and maintains Progress House to ensure the well-being and safety of residential clients at all times and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional philosophy
• Confers with supervisor and / or other authorized parties regarding a variety of problems / issues
• Takes appropriate and prescribed action in emergency situations as directed and in accordance with relevant policies and training received
• Assists clients with the administration of medications as prescribed by doctors and in accordance with written agency procedures
• Verifies accuracy of medication and dosage with medical records plans
• Observes, documents and reports response to medication
• Observes, records, and provides a variety of information on residential clients' behaviors, attitudes, interests, and skills periodically and upon request
• Organizes and supervises a variety of life skills and recreation activities for assigned group of clients
• Conducts individual and group interventions consistent with accepted treatment plans and standard operating procedures
• Provides transportation of residents to appointments as directed
• Prepares and maintains a variety of written and electronic records and documentation related to the care and custody of clients
• Inputs data to an electronic call log and health record
• Prepares reports and completes forms and logs on a regular basis and upon request
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and supervision
• Participates in planning, preparing and serving group meals
• Performs a variety of housekeeping and custodial functions in support of the Progress House facilities in compliance with hygienic and safety procedures
• Implements appropriate measures for infection control to protect residents and staff from communicable diseases
• Distributes supplies, clothing, bedding, and necessary personal hygiene items according to prescribed schedule and as assigned
• Persons in this position may be the first responder to emergency or urgent need for mental health or social services
• Participates in triaging client needs / crises as necessary and as trained, including after-hours calls received through the Behavioral Health On-Call system
• Provides general assistance as needed to other team members

Residential Caregiver II is distinguished from the entry level I position, as it is the journey level classification demonstrating the training and experience needed to perform job duties with independence and minimal supervision.

Residential Caregiver III is distinguished from the journey level II position, as it reflects the training and experience necessary to act in the capacity of a lead worker and may be assigned to provide direct training and support to entry level Residential Caregivers, to provide guidance and direction in the absence of the supervisor, and other leader role tasks as identified and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE :

Residential Caregiver I-

Path A :

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Path B :

Residential Caregiver II :

Path A :

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Path B :

Residential Caregiver III :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

ABILITY TO :

PHYSICAL :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

SUPPLEMENTAL & AGENCY INFORMATION

APPLICATION :

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.

It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See / Refer to resume" or "See attached".

IMPORTANT : If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application

SELECTION :

Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES :

Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination process.

CITIZENSHIP / IMMIGRATION STATUS :

Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

WORK LOCATION :

The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and / or County Administration.

Monthly salaries are paid over 26 pay periods annually

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20-29 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS)

Classic Employees (existing CalPERS member) 2% at 55 - Inyo County pays the employee contribution rate of 7% of base salary toward retirement.

PEPRA Employees (new CalPERS members hired after January 1, 2013) 2% at 62. - Employees will be required to pay the full employee portion toward retirement.

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Do you have at least two years of experience performing human service activities in an office, community, or group home setting with experience working in a care facility for persons with mental illness preferred? If so, please detail your experience.If no, please put N / A

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Do you have education beyond high school equivalent to two or more years of post-high school education (48 semester units) in human services may be substituted for one year of experience?If so, please detail below.If No, please put N / A

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