Residential Counselor: Alden - Per Diem- Third Shift
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Alden House
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JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Per Diem
SCHEDULED HOURS: Preferably 3rd Shift
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Alden House, Enfield, CT
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!
ABOUT THE POSITION: Residential Counselor
Position Highlights
- In order to appeal to Young Adults, the staff provide these services in creative and fun ways!
- Opportunity to meet clients at some of their most challenging life stages and watch them become their best.
- 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.
- Become part of the staff that understands.
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.
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 11 consecutive years!
- Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
- Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
- Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
- 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.
- FREE robust training…
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