Residential Counselor: Mills House- Per Diem-7008

About the role

Mills House is a community-based group home that provides 24-hour staffing and a built-in therapeutic component for 5 boys aged 14-21 who have experienced serious emotional and behavioral problems. The program emphasizes maximizing each boy's ability to develop skills for living successfully outside of an institutional setting through the participation in normative community activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitor self-administration of client medications in accordance with the agency medication policies and procedures as program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to effectively collaborate with co-workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• Affords assistance/management of 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 coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Affords assistance/resolution of medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School 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.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Knowledge of community activities and resources.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Benefits

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years.
• Generous Time Off: Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
• Retirement Savings: Contributions to a 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Available for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites.
• Exclusive Tuition Discounts: Available for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development: Free robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth.
• Internal Career Fairs: Connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend, free premium subscription to the Calm app, fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• EAP Program: Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families.
• Employee Involvement: Participation in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees.
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

Pay

$19.00/hr

Schedule

Per Diem