Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- Part Time

Residential Rehabilitation Counselor:
Northfield - Part Time - 6628

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Northfield - Part Time - 6628 role at Community Health Resources

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JOB TITLE: Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part Time, 16 hours/wk

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Friday and Saturday 11pm-7am

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Northfield, Enfield, CT

Northfield is a Medicaid Rehab Option (MRO) residential treatment program for eight adults with serious mental illness. The program focuses on skill building and teaching healthy habits through group and individual interactions. Group topics include nutritional counseling, money management, ADLs, interpersonal skills, medication management, coping skills, substance use education, and leisure skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, TJC, and DPH licensing standards.
• Establish rapport and working relationship, utilizing person centered practices.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the daily events.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehabilitation including nutrition and wellness, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, basic home care skills, substance use education and recovery 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 intervention as directed by the treatment plan.
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult Residential Medication policy and procedure.
• Collaborates and coordinates 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, training, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required; a minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness in a residential or supported living setting preferred; experience providing skills building teaching in group format preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire or according to program requirements. Valid driver’s license required.

COMPENSATION

Starting at $18.27/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience.

BENEFITS

• Competitive 403b retirement plan contributions.
• Annual wellness stipend and free Calm app subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Flexible paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
• Comprehensive insurance premiums with discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Employee involvement events and leadership luncheons.
• Extensive wellness program and EAP confidential counseling sessions.

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