Extra Help Group Counselor, Nights

**GROUP COUNSELOR, NIGHTS** **(EXTRA-HELP)** **THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.** This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Extra-Help Group Counselor, Nights positions within Social Services Agency. The eligible list established may be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the County of Orange. *This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on **Wednesday, July 22, 2026** **.*** **ORANGE COUNTY** [**Orange County**](https://www.ocgov.com/) is a desirable place to live and is one of the premier employers in the region, a well as the third largest populated County in California. At the County you will find a variety, individual opportunity, job satisfaction, and the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference. You can learn more about the County of Orange by clicking [**here**](https://ocgov.com/). **SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY** The [County of Orange](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocgov.com%2F&data=05|01|cSevilla%40ochca.com|2d8bdaf9688240a07c4f08db8974b5a1|e4449a56cd3d40baae3225a63deaab3b|0|0|638254906578882199|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D|3000|||&sdata=FdHFjdxW3lkL0z9Prl3LKgEK8Pe0eGQwzfjm3AL2F6Y%3D&reserved=0)**,**[Social Services Agency](https://www.ssa.ocgov.com/#:~:text=Making%20Orange%20County%20a%20safe,%20healthy,) is composed of four business divisions: Assistance Programs; Children and Family Services; Family Self-Sufficiency & Adult Services and Administrative Services; and over 4,300 dedicated employees, providing human services to an average of one in three Orange County residents. Our mission is to deliver quality services that are accessible and responsive to the community, encourage personal responsibility, strengthen individuals, preserve families, and protect vulnerable adults and children. **Click**[**here**](http://ssa.ocgov.com/) **to learn more about the Social Services Agency.** **Click** [**here**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co7YzDOylx8)**to view a video about the Social Services Agency.** **ORANGEWOOD CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTER (OCFC)** The Social Services Agency (SSA), Orangewood Children and Family Center (OCFC) is seeking qualified candidates to fill current and future Extra-Help Group Counselor, Nights positions. OCFC is a Temporary Shelter Care Facility, owned and operated by the County of Orange through the SSA, that provides care for children who have experienced abuse, abandonment, or neglect. **Click [here](https://ssa.ocgov.com/how-do-i/give-or-volunteer/volunteer/orangewood-children-and-family-center) to learn more about Orangewood Children and Family Center (OCFC)** **THE OPPORTUNITY** The Extra-Help Group Counselor, Nights provides care, supervision, and counseling to children temporarily detained in protective custody at a 24-hour multidisciplinary shelter care facility. The position works under supervision and is responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment during overnight hours, responding to the needs of children, and performing other related duties as required. The duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: - Provides crisis intervention and administers appropriate discipline when necessary - Supervises dependent children during awakening, in dressing and in preparing their sleeping area for the day - Monitors children’s sleep patterns and ensures their safety throughout the night - Fills out the required documentation, including behavioral observations and activity reports - Checks for signs of illness and promptly reports health concerns - Learns to maintain a routine activity log in accordance with facility procedures - Learns to prepare case records, development assessments, care plans, log entries and special incident reports in compliance with…