Milieu Counselor (Evenings, Overnights, Weekends)

Accord Mental Health LLC; Arlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Accord Mental Health LLC in Arlington, MA is seeking a per diem Staff Support Worker to provide direct care for residential clients. Evening, weekend, and overnight shifts are included, with transportation duties and basic housekeeping.

You will document shifts and participate in activities with clients. The role requires experience with severe mental illness, strong communication, and the ability to work as part of a team, with a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years knowledge and experience working with persons with severe mental illness.
• Ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with clients and networks.
• Commitment to knowledge and skills development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and high typing speed.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for residential clients.
• Provide transportation to clients as needed.
• Ensure clients know their schedules and attend appointments.
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping and light cleaning.
• Attend outings and activities with clients and socialize daily.
• Complete clinical notes for every shift.
• Collaborate with PACT teams and enforce behavioral plans.
• Review staff log daily and perform shift opening/closing tasks.
• Observe medication administration.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Provides primary support for residential clients. This is a per diem position that includes evening, weekend, and overnight shifts.

Salary Range: Min $19.00/hr | Mid $21.00/hr | Max $23.00/hr

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide primary support for residential clients.


• Provide transportation to clients as needed.


• Ensure clients know their schedules and make it to their appointments.


• Perform day-to-day housekeeping (laundry, trash, dish washing, light cleaning, etc).


• Attend and participate in various outings and activities with clients.


• Socialize with clients daily.


• Complete clinical notes for every shift.


• Collaborate with PACT primary and enforce behavioral plans created by PACT teams.


• Review staff log daily.


• Complete scheduled client room checks and searches.


• Responsible for shift opening/closing tasks.


• Observe medication observation.

Nonessential Functions:

• Occasional cooking


• Light cleaning


• Other related duties as assigned

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Problem solving skills on both strategic and functional levels


• Commitment to company values


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Strong team player

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, drive a vehicle, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, and see. Employee must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.


• Work Environment: Majority of work is performed indoors.

Requirements

• 1-3 years knowledge and experience working with persons with severe mental illness


• Must have skills and competencies to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses as well as family and other members or the clients’ network


• Must be committed to a process of knowledge and skills development


• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have great typing skills


• Must have valid driver’s license, clean drivers records and a dependable insured automobile

Qualifications Desired:

• Prior experience working in a 24-hour facility


• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field