Residential Counselor: Alden House- 2nd Shift!- 6895

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. In order to appeal to Young Adults, the staff provide these services in creative and fun ways!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard
• Makes sure all residents take their medications according to the Adult residential medication policy and procedure
• Uses appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff about 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
• Aids/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
• Plans and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one interventions as directed by the treatment plan
• Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as needed
• Aids residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards
• Attends staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned
• Additional duties as required

Qualifications

• Education: High diploma or GED required
• Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record