Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING TO IMPACT A CHILD’S LIFE?

ARE YOU LOOKING TO USE YOUR PAST GAINED EXPERIENCE TO HELP MAKE CHILDREN SUCCESSFUL NO MATTER THE CHALLENGES THEY MAY FACE?

ARE YOUR LOOKING TO START A NEW ADVENTURE IN YOUR CAREER?

Then we would love to invite you to check out the programs we offer at Adelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services. Adelbrook provides a supportive and collaborative environment encompassing a variety of professionals and disciplines with one goal in mind; meeting the unique needs of our residents. Adelbrook is an approved provider of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).

About the Program

Here at Adelbrook Developmental & Behavioral Service’s we provide services and support necessary to assist our population with daily living, school, employment and social activities.

About our Benefits

Adelbrook offers its employees competitive salaries, high quality/ low-cost health insurance, generous paid time off, a matching retirement savings plan, and life insurance. Additionally, Adelbrook also supports continuing education with tuition reimbursement and matching loan/ loan forgiveness programs.

Job Summary

The Direct Care Counselor (DCC) will provide guidance, supervision, mentoring and life skills training to adolescent females residing in the Therapeutic Group Home. The DCC will ensure maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma informed treatment-focused therapeutic activities. This position will work within a variety of settings to maintain safety, teach new skills and ensure the participation of a variety of activities to assist the individual in obtaining the highest level of independence possible. The DCC will provide positive reinforcement for all appropriate behaviors, social interactions and learning and give effective corrective feedback as needed. The DCC will assist with the implementation of daily activities which include behavioral programming, life skills, educational services, medical appointments and leisure/recreational activities. This position will ensure safety for everyone in the environment by being prepared and able to implement therapeutic crisis interventions (based on individualized behavioral programs) to include hands-on physical interventions as required.

Education, Experience and Other Qualifications:

A high school diploma is required. An Associate Degree or BS/BA degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or another human services field is preferred. At least one year of experience working with seriously emotionally disturbed youth, preferably in a residential setting, preferred. Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or trauma also preferred.

The incumbent must know and be able to apply the agency’s trauma-informed treatment philosophy and be able to maintain certification in PMT, CPR, First Aid and DCF Medication Administration. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record and insurance coverage through the agency’s insurance carrier must be maintained. The ability to work with residents and other employees of diverse ethnic, educational, religious and economic backgrounds is requisite.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.25 - $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rocky Hill, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to attend mandatory training the week of March 20, 2023 - March 24, 2023?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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