Residential Counselor I PRN

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides support, assistance, psycho-social education and supervision to Adult Residential Services residents.

SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY

• PRN (as-needed) position supporting a 24/7 residential program.
• Opportunity for schedule flexibility, accommodating supplemental income or personal commitments.
• Typical shifts include weekdays: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, weekends: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, and weekends: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
• Additional weekend coverage may include Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM and Saturdays & Sundays: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
• May be possible to establish a consistent schedule based on program and patient needs.

COMPENSATION

• Compensation begins at $15.50 per hour.
• May increase based on relevant direct patient care experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and monitor residents’ compliance with Program rules and behavioral expectations.
• Re-direct residents on non-compliance with rules and expectations and refer major incidents of non-compliance to the Residential Coordinator.
• Supervise, educate on and monitor residents’ self-medication procedures and document in residents’ charts.
• Keep file and closet locked while on duty.
• Review referral information as it is presented to help determine eligibility for admission and continued stay for Supported Housing and Crisis Respite where relevant.
• Complete authorizations for stay as needed with each Managed Care Company.
• Supervise meal preparation and compliance of residents with dietary guidelines, providing education as needed.
• Receive and dispense residents’ funds from locked filing cabinet in office as needed and document all money received and given to residents in residents’ charts.
• Plan and supervise psycho-educational activities and recreational activities during residents’ free time and provide van transportation on outings.
• Inform Residential Coordinator of all medical emergencies, crisis situations with residents or any disruptions in program operation.
• Receive briefing at beginning of shift from Residential Coordinator or other staff and provide briefing to other staff at end of shift.
• Document a progress note on each resident once per shift and at any time there is a significant incident.
• Attend all Program staff meetings and all scheduled staff development activities.
• Conduct room inspections as needed to monitor and educate on cleanliness of rooms, residents’ compliance with hygiene/grooming and household task completion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level: High school diploma required.
• Years Of Experience: Experience with mental health treatment required. Experience with residential services preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing – 20%
• Sitting – 80%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• 403b retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays.
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid).
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

DISCLAIMER

Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.