Residential Counselor

Job DetailsJob Location

• 97
• Benz
• Street,
• Ansonia,
• CT -
• Ansonia,
• CT 06401Education
• Level: 2
• Year
• DegreeTravel
• Percentage: Up to 25%Job
• Shift:
• SwingJob
• Category: Nonprofit - Social Services a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } The Residential Support Staff member plays a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders in a supervised residential setting. This position focuses on recovery-oriented, culturally competent, and person-centered services that promote resident well-being, community integration, and independent living skills. Staff provide emotional support, skill-building, rehabilitation services, and ensure the health and safety of all residents while respecting individual dignity and self-esteem. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, with a set schedule that includes
• Saturday from 3:00 PM–11:00
• PM and 11:00 PM–7:00
• AM, and
• Monday from 11:00 PM–7:00 AM. Essential Responsibilities Assist in the daily operations of the residential program. Utilize required assessment tools to evaluate residents’ functioning, mental health status, needs, preferences, and service appropriateness. Assist residents with implementing individualized recovery plans and coordinate planning with treatment teams and natural supports. Conduct regular reviews of recovery plans and modify goals as needed. Demonstrate working knowledge and basic competency in serving individuals with co-occurring disorders. Ensure appropriate referrals and linkages to mental health services, vocational, educational, psychosocial, medical, and community resources; provide advocacy as appropriate.
• Support residents in developing independent living skills, including: Personal hygiene Meal planning and cooking Housekeeping and cleaning Money management Provide rehabilitation interventions and facilitate rehabilitation groups as outlined in recovery plans. Supervise and support residents with self-medication protocols, following agency and regulatory standards. Provide crisis assessment and intervention, utilizing clinical and emergency support as needed. Communicate effectively with hospitals, emergency rooms, and emergency personnel during crises.