Residential Counselor: Mill

Residential Counselor:
Mill House – 7073

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RESID
007073

• Full Time

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Windsor, CT 06095, USA

JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full‑time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Tuesday–Saturday 4 pm–12 am

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Mills House, Windsor, CT

PC#: 1277

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Mill House is a community‑based group home that provides 24‑hour staffing and a built‑in therapeutic component for 4 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 program may require.
• Effectively utilize appropriate communication methods/tools to collaborate with co‑workers and clients.
• Teach and assist all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• Assist/Manage administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepare and facilitate educational and skill‑building groups and one‑to‑one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborate and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
• Assist residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts or better.

COMPENSATION:

$19.00/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. (Please note, for part‑time positions this range would be pro‑rated based on hours worked).

• Generous Time Off: ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
• Retirement Savings: benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan and competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Education & Tuition Support: tuition reimbursement and professional development programs; student loan repayment assistance; 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.
• Wellness Program: annual wellness stipend; free premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and families; fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events; up to 6 free confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Employee Involvement: participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees.
• Stay Informed: weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters.
• And so much more: many benefits available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

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

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