Residential Counselor: Mill

Job Overview

JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Tuesday–Saturday 4pm–10am
PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Mills House, Windsor, CT
PC#: 1277

Mills House is a community-based group home that provides 24‑hour staffing and a therapeutic component for four boys aged 14‑21 who have experienced serious emotional and behavioral problems. The home allows the boys to live in a more familial, natural setting within the community, emphasizing the development of skills for living successfully outside an institutional setting through participation in normative community activities.

• Maintain the physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitor self‑administration of client medications in accordance with agency medication policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• High diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience working with a relevant population preferred.

$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 positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. (Part‑time positions would be pro‑rated based on hours worked.)

• Award‑Winning Workplace:
  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 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance:
  Competitive premiums with additional 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 local colleges/universities.
• Career Development:
  Robust training curriculum, including a new Clinical Training Series; clinical supervision/mentoring; internal career fairs to discuss opportunities across 80 programs statewide.
• Wellness Program:
  Annual wellness stipend; free premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and families; up to six free confidential counseling sessions per year through the EAP program; fun activities such as coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, and employee appreciation events.
• Employee Involvement:
  Participate in leadership luncheons with the CEO and various agency committees.
• Stay Informed:
  Weekly video updates from the CEO and monthly newsletters.
• And So Much More:
  Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

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

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!