Residential Counselor: Brook - Part-time Weekends Second Shift

Job Category
:
Direct Care

Requisition Number
: RESID
006860

JOB TITLE
:
Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
:
Part-Time, 16 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS
:
Saturday 8am to 4pm and Sunday 4pm to 12pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION
:
Brook House, Enfield, CT

PC#: 1008

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, have serious emotional and behavioral problems, and 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.

Position Highlights

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

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 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, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• 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

• Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.

Retirement Savings

• Contributions to your 403(b) retirement plan.
• 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.
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand‑new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth.
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
• Fun activities such as coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more.
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, and families through our EAP program.

Employee Involvement

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees.

Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Starting at $17.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.