Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- Per Diem, Weekends

Overview

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JOB TITLE: Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Per-diem

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Flexible to pick up shifts on weekends as available

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Northfield, Enfield, CT

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Northfield is a 24/7 residential program for adults with serious mental illness. We teach life skills and build healthy habits through skill-based groups and individual interactions. Residential Counselors and our therapy cat Lucy work alongside our residents in their journey of understanding and accepting their illness and learning the skills necessary to live healthy independent lives. The care and support that we give our folks stays with them and their families long after they leave Northfield.

If you want to make a lasting difference in someone’s life, this is the place to start!

ABOUT THE POSITION: Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

• Provide Hope to our folks and to their families
• Change lives

• 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.

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.

• 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 with Clinical Training Series;
  Clinical supervision and mentoring;
  Internal career fairs to discuss opportunities across 80+ programs statewide.
• Wellness Program:
  Annual wellness stipend; FREE Calm app subscription for employees and families; various wellness activities; up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue per year via EAP.
• Employee Involvement:
  Leadership luncheons with the CEO and agency committees.
• Stay Informed:
  Weekly video updates from the CEO and monthly newsletters.
• And So Much More:
  Benefits available to all staff, some with eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION: $18.00/hr

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

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