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JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS: M-F 3pm-11pm
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Alden House, Enfield, CT
PC#: 1525
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: ALDEN HOUSE
Alden House is a (5) bed 24/7 Residential program for Young Adults ages 18-25 who have significant functional deficits as a result of mental illness and/or significant trauma. The goal of Alden House is to teach clients the skills they need to successfully transition to a lower level of care in the community. These skills include daily living skills, social and recreational skills, time management skills, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, coping skills and symptom management skills. The Residential Counselor has the primary responsibility for engaging with the clients and teaching skills. The Program Director and Residential Supervisor provide hands on support and guidance to the team and are available 24/7. If you enjoy the energy of Young Adults and would find the opportunity of intervening at this crucial time in someone’s life in order to make a positive difference in their future, Alden House may be the program for you!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
• In order to appeal to Young Adults, the staff provide services in creative and fun ways!
• Opportunity to meet clients at some of their most challenging life stages and be a part of their success story
• Room for growth: staff in this program may decide to move into a therapist role after continuing education or may move into a supervisor position after gaining experience in the field.
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, high school diploma and/or Associate’s degree with minimum 2 years 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.
WHY CHR:
- Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!
- Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
- 403b Retirement Plan contributions
- Competitive insurance premiums
- Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
- Education and licensure reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
- Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
- Career development
- Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
- Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
- Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
- Robust wellness program
- Annual wellness stipend
- 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
- FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
- Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
- Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
- Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
- Employee-lead resource groups
- Leadership luncheons with our CEO
- Join any one of our agency committees!
- Stay informed with frequent updates
- Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
- Monthly newsletters
- And much, much more…!
*Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.
COMPENSATION*:
$17.00 minimum - $24.48 maximum, dependent upon experience.
*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)
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.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Enfield, Connecticut
Full Time, Part Time