Resident Counselor

About the role

The MercyOne Resident Counselor supports the educational and treatment related initiatives of House of Mercy’s adult programs. Primarily serving as a teacher, coach, mentor, and role model to adult residents and their children.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients.
• Maintains and employs a therapeutic perspective/approach when dealing with clients, their children, visitors and staff.
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries avoiding dual relationships.
• Participates in the admission process for all adult halfway house/residential care program residents utilizing a warm, compassionate and empathic manner to ensure that they feel welcome, appreciated, and understood.
• Orients new residents to program guidelines and expectations.
• Observes resident interactions, appropriately intervenes when behaviors are not consistent with expectations, and teaches/coaches/role models conflict resolution/problem-solving skills as a means for effectively managing differences.
• Facilitates Life Skills groups teaching essential skills necessary for independent living.
• On a daily basis models and mentors residents and their children on basic living tasks.
• Provides education and treatment supports in connection with identified clinical initiatives and interventions in the areas of: substance use disorders; daily living skills; parenting; self-sufficiency; behavioral/mental health; and, relationships.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field from an accredited program, preferred.
• CADC Certification, preferred.
• Heartsaver AED (Infant, Child and Adult) within four (4) months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Medication Management Certification to be completed within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within thirty (30) days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to drive according to Iowa state law.

Skills

• Therapeutic approach
• Conflict resolution
• Life skills facilitation
• Behavioral health intervention

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan with company match and annual contribution
• Life Insurance
• Short & LongTerm Disability

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Night Shift (11pm - 7am)