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The Residential Counselor provides direct support to young adults in a group home setting by teaching independent living skills and facilitating educational groups. They are also responsible for monitoring medications, maintaining program standards, and collaborating with families and providers to support treatment plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Two years of experience working with a relevant population is preferred.
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Job description
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Job title: Residential Counselor
Employment type: Full-time, 32 hours/week
Scheduled hours: Friday-Monday 7am-3pm
Program/Location: Willow House, Enfield, CT
PC#: 3106
About the program: Willow House
Willow House is a 5 bed, co-ed 24 hour staffed intensive mental health program for young adults, ages 18-25, located in Enfield.
This is a group home setting.
Staff work with clients individually and in groups to teach independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, hygiene, and how to access resources in their community.
Staff also support educational and/or vocational goals and teach interventions to manage their mental health needs.
The goal of Willow House is to provide support and skills necessary for our young adults to be able to live independently in the community.
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.
Benefits
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Student loan repayment assistance
Mentoring
Pet insurance
Auto insurance
Home insurance
Calm app subscription
Wellness stipend
Counseling services
Birthday time off
Clinical supervision
403b Retirement plan
Clinical training series
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
High diploma or GED required.
Experience
Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.
Why Join CHR?
Award-Winning Workplace
• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Wellness Program
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling
Employee Involvement
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
Compensation*
Starting at $19.00/hr min., and up commensurate 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 an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
