Residential Counselor: Brook House- Part-time Fri Sat - 6897

About the program:

Brook House

A community based group home that provides 24 hour staffing and a built-in therapeutic component for 5 girls, aged 13-18 who have experienced trauma and loss, who have serious emotional and behavioral problems and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. Brook House allows the girls to live in a more normal, natural setting within a community, while providing a high level of support and structure.

Job Title:

Residential Counselor

Schedule:

Part-Time, 16 hours/wk
Scheduled Hours: Friday 4pm to 12am and Saturday 4pm to 12am

Program/Location:

Brook House, Enfield, CT

PC#:

1110

About the position:

Position Highlights
Great way to get your foot in the mental health field.
Opportunity to grow your skills and take part of trainings.
Grow invaluable relationships with the clients.

• 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 share information with 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
• 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
• Attends staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned
• Performs 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

Compensation:

Starting at $17.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of a strict calculation process, 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 is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.