Residential Counselor: Brook - Per-Diem

Overview

Residential Counselor:
Brook House
- Per-Diem!- 6613 at Community Health Resources

Program/

Location:

Brook House, Enfield, CT

Residential Counselor

Per-diem

As Needed, Flexible, Preferably Weekends and Wednesdays, 2pm-10pm

Brook House is a community based group home that provides 24 hour staffing and a built-in therapeutic component for 5 girls, aged 13-18 who have experienced trauma and loss, who have serious emotional and behavioral problems and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. Brook House allows the girls to live in a more normal, natural setting within a community, while providing a high level of support and structure.

• Great way to get your foot in the mental health field.
• Opportunity to grow your skills and take part in trainings.
• Grow invaluable relationships with the clients.

• 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.

• 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, clinical supervision/mentoring, and internal career fairs across CHR programs.
• Wellness Program:
  Annual wellness stipend; free Calm app subscription; activities and counseling options.
• Employee Involvement:
  Leadership luncheons and agency committees.
• Stay Informed:
  Weekly CEO video updates and monthly newsletters.
• And More:
  Benefits available to all staff with eligibility considerations.

Compensation: $18.00/hr per diem and fee-for-service structure; flat hourly rate.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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