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Residential Counselor: Willow House- 6950

Community Health Resources

#Rehabilitation #Case Management #Documentation #Medication Administration #Mental Health #Direct Care #Social Services #Connecticut #Treatment Plan

Quick overview

The Residential Counselor provides direct support to young adults in a group home setting by teaching independent living skills and managing mental health needs. They are responsible for monitoring medications, maintaining program documentation, and facilitating educational or skill-building groups.

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.

high schoolDocumentationBudgetingCare coordinationMeal preparationInterpersonal communicationAdministrative tasksCrisis interventionMental health supportCase managementMedication monitoringHygiene assistanceGroup facilitationIndependent living skills trainingNutrition educationPsychiatric support

Job description

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it’s like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

Job title: Residential Counselor

Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Scheduled hours: Tuesday-Saturday 3PM-11PM

Program/Location: Willow House, Enfield, CT

PC#: 3104

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.

Residential Counselor: Willow House- 6950

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