Residential Support Counselor - Belfast

Essential Functions

• Provide a positive emotional support and supervision to residents.
• Aid individuals in achieving their goals and enhancing their skills for independent living.
• Incentivize and assist residents in maintaining their health through hygiene, nutrition, exercise, rest, and coping strategies.
• Foster social interaction, vocational growth, skill development, psychosocial rehabilitation, and community resource access for residents.
• Administer medications and document accordingly.
• Collaborate effectively with the team to ensure quality service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with Sweetser’s health and safety policies.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Position Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Lived experience in Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system preferred.
• One (1) year of experience providing direct care and/or crisis intervention to adults in a related field.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• MHRT-I state certification or eligibility for and completion of certification within the first year of employment.