Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Training & development
The Residential Counselor participates in the initial assessment, intervention, planning and re-evaluation of residents needs based on behaviors. Acts as case manager for assigned residents. Serves as a role model for residents on and off grounds for various activities. Instructs, assists, and monitors residents in accordance with rehabilitation plans. Assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create a supportive home environment for clients that are in drug recovery.
- Provide sobriety support skills and treatment to clients in the residential program
- Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc.
- Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
- Plan, coordinate and participate in residential social activities.
- Transport residents to and from home, social activities, appointments and community locations as required.
- Perform crisis intervention, emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance to company policy.
- Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned.
- Inspect housing units at least once per shift to ensure safety and home rule compliance
- Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over/under medication to the supervisor.
- Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene.
- Provide assistance in independent living skills
- Monitor and document client medication
- Satisfactory completion of all client-related assessments, notes and reports
- Engage in therapeutic interventions with residents within treatment parameters, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Ensure resident safety and collaborate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean and therapeutic.
QUALIFICATIONS
- AA (preferably in Human Services) with at least 1-year experience or BA (preferably in Psychology or Human Services).
- At least 2 years of experience working in addictions
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)
- residential counselor: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person