Residential Counselor: Mills

Overview

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RESID
006823

Location: Mills House, 184 Deerfield Road, Windsor, CT 06095, USA

Posted February 3, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 16 hours/week

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Sundays 8a-4p, Mondays into Tuesdays 11p-7a

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Mills House, Windsor, CT

PC#: 1531

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Mills House is a community-based group home which provides 24 hour staffing and a built in therapeutic component for 5 boys aged 14-21 who have experienced serious emotional and behavioral problems, and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. The home allows the boys to live in a more familial, natural setting within the community. The program emphasizes maximizing each boy's ability to develop skills for living successfully outside of an institutional setting through participation in normative community activities.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Residential Counselor

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitor self-administration of client medications in accordance with the agency medication policies and procedures as the program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to collaborate with co-workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• 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.
• 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.

Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

COMPENSATION*: Starting at $17.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Part-time pro-rated based on hours worked)

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

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years
• Paid time off and birthday leave
• Contributions to 403b Retirement Plan
• Premiums with discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Student loan repayment assistance (PSLF, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites)
• Educational discounts at local colleges/universities
• Comprehensive training curriculum and clinical trainings
• Clinical supervision and mentoring at many programs
• Internal career fairs and 80+ programs statewide opportunities
• Wellness stipend and confidential counseling resources
• Employee engagement activities and DEI initiatives
• Confidential counseling through EAP and other well-being programs

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

Notes: This role requires a valid driver’s license and is location specific to Mills House in Windsor, CT.

Experience: Substantial child care experience (required).

Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.