FOH Berkshire House Counselor, Pittsfield

About the role

CSO's FOH Berkshire House in Pittsfield is a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week fully supported transitional housing program. This program is peer led and staffed with counselors and case managers.

Responsibilities

• Establish a 1:1 therapeutic relationship with each program client.
• Provide support and safety for clients utilizing the program.
• Aid clients with activities of daily living, including self-care, cooking, recreation, and medication responsibilities according to individual treatment plans.
• Prepare daily evening meal for clients and staff when working the evening shift.
• Cook and purchase supplies for daily program operations as needed.
• Coordinate shift duties with other counselor working shift during meal preparation.
• Participate in treatment planning and clinical referrals as part of case management duties.
• Maintain client monitoring, including hourly bed checks and documentation, and provide closer observation as needed.
• Participate in ongoing in-service training for the purpose of maintaining, developing, and sharing counselor skills.
• Administer and document medication.
• Present cases to insurance companies and obtain prior approvals as assigned.
• Provide client transportation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Associate's degree (preferred)
• High School Diploma with 2 years of relevant Human Services experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (English/Spanish speaking)

Qualifications

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must possess valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (English/Spanish speaking)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness skills

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Full health and dental coverage
• Free CEUs for in-house training
• Adequate paid time off
• A 403B retirement savings plan
• Employee referral bonuses
• Group rate supplemental insurances
• A premier employee assistance program
• Personal cell phone plan discounts
• A flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration

Pay

$38,000 - $44,000/year

Schedule

2nd shift