Job description

JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Many Availabilities: Full-time (40hrs/wk), Part-Time (16hrs/wk), and Per-Diem

SCHEDULED HOURS: Many Availabilities: Weekdays, Weekends, Mornings, Evenings, Overnights

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Alden House, Brook House, Northfield, Respite; Enfield, CT

OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To provide community-based recovery support services, skill building activities, and educational opportunities for adults with severe and persistent mental illness and/or with dual diagnosis to increase independence in the community.

By:

• Providing a comprehensive array of skill-building activities focused on building and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with the client.
• Facilitating connections to the individual’s recovery supports.
• Emphasizing the individual’s choices, goals, and recovery path.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

· Experience working with clients from all walks of life, both on a short-term and long-term basis

· Provide Hope to our folks and to their families

· Change lives

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the day’s events
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates degree or 2 years of college with minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Experience: Experience working with chronic and persistent mentally ill clients in a residential group home or supported living setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire or according to program requirements. Valid driver’s license, own vehicle and no fault insurance. Knowledge and safe practice of CT State Motor Vehicle Laws.

COMPENSATION*:

$17.00 min.- $24.48 max. (Part-Time/Full-Time)

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

$15.25 (Per-Diem)

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR BENEFITS:

Some of the benefits we offer to full-time staff:

• 12 paid holidays, including a float holiday and your birthday!
• 15 vacation days per year (subject to 6 month grace period)
• Paid sick leave and 3 personal days
• Competitive insurance premiums, including pet and auto insurances!
• Flexible work environment
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites
• And much more…!

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $17.00 - $24.48 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application Question(s):

• What type of position are you most interested in: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per-Diem?
• Do you have a preference between working with the adult or children population? (Answer: Adults or Children)
• What work schedule are you looking for specifically? (Example: Part-Time, Monday-Wednesday, 7am-3pm)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• working w/mentally ill clients in a supported setting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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