Relief Respite Counselor, Pittsfield

About the role

The Respite program at CSO is a 24-hour staffed service that provides short-term, temporary housing and support services for individuals transitioning between living arrangements. Services include psychiatric consultations, mental health support, health assessments, wellness groups, and daily structured activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive, therapeutic counseling and safety for clients utilizing the program
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including self-care, cooking, recreation, and medication administration and documentation according to individual treatment plans
• Function as an active member of the Treatment Team, on a day-to-day basis, in the therapeutic setting
• Chart and report on daily records
• Maintain knowledge of patient's treatment plan
• Monitor respite clients, including hourly bed checks and documentation, and provide closer observation as needed
• Answer and direct crisis telephone calls according to established procedures and as required for program support
• Prepare daily evening meal for clients and staff if working the evening shift
• Cook and serve meals to clients and staff
• Care for clients overnight, including medication administration and documentation
• Coordinate shift duties with other counselors working the same shift during meal preparation
• Share observations, interactions, and knowledge to develop 24-hour care plans
• Attend change of shift meetings when held and provide shift report on client activities and mental status as needed and assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience working with similar populations
• High School Diploma and/or Associate's degree may be substituted for 5 years of experience
• Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and ability to maintain resiliency
• Collaborative and effective communication skills
• Self-awareness and prioritization skills
• Accountability and ability to apply feedback

Skills

• Experience with trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing
• Ability to practice mindfulness skills

Benefits

• Training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, mindfulness skills, and more

Pay

$18.50-20.50/hour

Schedule

Shifts vary, including overnight and evening hours.