Job Title
Residential Counselor
Employment Type
Part-Time, 16 hours/week
Schedule
Friday 4pm-12am and Saturday 4pm-12am
Location
Brook House, 41 Broad Brook, Enfield, CT 06082, USA
Program / Location
Brook House, Enfield, CT
About the Program
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.
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard.
- Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
- Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding 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.
- Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications
Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.
Benefits
- Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
- Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan. Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
- Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs; student loan repayment assistance; exclusive tuition discounts; free robust training curriculum; clinical supervision and/or mentoring available; internal career fairs.
- Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend; free premium subscription to the Calm app; fun activities; up to 6 free confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year through EAP.
- Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with the CEO and various agency committees.
- Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from the CEO and monthly newsletters.
- And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Compensation
Starting at $19.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on a strict calculation process, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives (part‑time positions pro‑rated).
Equal Opportunity Employer
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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