JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Alden House, Enfield, CT

PC#: 1525

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: ALDEN HOUSE

Alden House is a (5) bed 24/7 Residential program for Young Adults ages 18-25 who have significant functional deficits as a result of mental illness and/or significant trauma. The goal of Alden House is to teach clients the skills they need to successfully transition to a lower level of care in the community. These skills include daily living skills, social and recreational skills, time management skills, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, coping skills and symptom management skills. The Residential Counselor has the primary responsibility for engaging with the clients and teaching skills. The Program Director and Residential Supervisor provide hands on support and guidance to the team and are available 24/7. If you enjoy the energy of Young Adults and would find the opportunity of intervening at this crucial time in someone’s life in order to make a positive difference in their future, Alden House may be the program for you!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• In order to appeal to Young Adults, the staff provide these services in creative and fun ways!
• Opportunity to meet clients at some of their most challenging life stages and watch them become their best.
• Room for growth: staff in this program may decide to move into a therapist role after continuing education or may move into a supervisor position after gaining experience in the field.
• Become part of the staff that understands.

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 coordinate 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:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates degree or 2 years of college with minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Experience: Experience working with chronic and persistent mentally ill clients in a residential group home or supported living setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire or according to program requirements. Valid driver’s license, own vehicle and no fault insurance. Knowledge and safe practice of CT State Motor Vehicle Laws.

COMPENSATION*:

$17.00 minimum - $24.48 maximum, dependent upon experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, 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)

CHR BENEFITS:

Some of the benefits we offer to full-time staff:

• 12 paid holidays, including a float holiday and your birthday!
• 15 vacation days per year (subject to 6 month grace period)
• Paid sick leave and 3 personal days
• Competitive insurance premiums, including pet and auto insurances!
• Flexible work environment
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites
• And much more…!

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Education

• Bachelors or better