Milieu Counselor 1

AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward House, Inc. is a Broward County-based nonprofit focused on HIV care, prevention, housing, and behavioral health.

This role supports residents by taking vitals, offering emotional support, and assisting with daily activities, under supervision. The position requires a High-School Diploma or GED, two years of substance abuse training or related experience, and a willingness to work evenings (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) including weekends.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of Substance Abuse Training and/or one year of job related experience preferred; knowledge of HIV/AIDS valued.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred.
• Knowledge of community / County resources.
• Basic computer skills required: Microsoft Outlook, Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate evening and weekend groups including life skills, social rehab and psychoeducational activities.
• Provide intervention and complete tasks as assigned by nurse on duty and management team, including drug screenings.
• Complete orientation with new residents and treatment participants, including intake paperwork.
• Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and report changes promptly to nurse on duty and management team.
• Monitor clients and property, performing rounds and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Supervise social activities on and off facility and transport clients as needed.
• Provide emotional support and engage clients in activities appropriate to their level of functioning.
• Assist CNA and Dietary Aides duties as required and provide basic maintenance support.

Skills

High-School Diploma

Substance Abuse Training

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual English/Creole

HIV/AIDS knowledge

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County with a focus on HIV care and Prevention, housing, and behavioral health. Broward believes in the dignity and value of every person who walks through the door. Our team lifts each other and those we serve with consistency, authenticity, adaptability, and a resolute commitment to equity in health care.
Provides quality care to residents through assisting with daily activities, taking vitals, and providing emotional support. This position reports to the Director of Residential Services and takes direction from licensed nurse on duty.
Work Shift for this position is: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
In Addition To Other Duties, This Position Will

• Prepare and facilitate evening and weekend groups including life skills, social rehab and psychoeducational.
• Provides intervention and completes tasks as assigned by nurse on duty and management team, including drug screenings.
• Completes orientation with new residents and treatment participants, including intake paperwork.
• Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate nurse on duty and management team.
• Monitor clients by performing periodic assigned checks. Monitor property regularly and report unsafe conditions and practices immediately to the appropriate person. Makes scheduled rounds in a timely manner.
• Monitor, transport, and supervise social activities on and off facility.
• Provides emotional support to clients and engages clients in activities as appropriate to their level of functioning and ability to participate. Explains and applies facility rules and regulations to ensure all clients’ safety and promote emotional security.
• Provide support to CNA and Dietary Aides duties as required.
• Provide basic maintenance support to residential and behavioral health facilities.
• Maintain interaction and visibility during entire shift with clients and is knowledgeable of resident rights and engages clients in a strength-based supportive manner providing re-directions and guidance as necessary.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, program meetings, and staff training as determined by supervisor.
• Engages, counsels, manages, motivates, and effectively works with high-risk, vulnerable client population, including chemically dependent persons.

Skills/ Requirements

• High-School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Two years of Substance Abuse Training and/or one year of job related experience preferred. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and conducting Intervention/Prevention services with minority and at-risk preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred
• Knowledge of community / County resources
• Basic knowledge of maintenance techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with diverse populations in public settings.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and meet established deadlines.
• Basic computer skills required: Microsoft outlook email, office.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of basic risk reduction methods
• Basic individual intervention skills
• Basic Group facilitation skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and to assess changing priorities and competing deadlines is essential.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with several tasks simultaneously.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to drive company vehicles (10-12 passenger van) to transport clients to and from appointments, meetings, etc., as needed.
• Must pass SAMHSA SOAR online course.

Important Notes
Must pass all drug and background screening, including a level 2 federal background and motor vehicle screening.
Hours: Full-time 40/hrs. including rotating holidays.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following: Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long-term disability, 401k, and life insurance.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.