Relief Residential Counselor | SHINE

Gandara Center; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

8 discretionary days

Mileage reimbursement

Licensing support

Job summary

Gándara Mental Health Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Residential Counselor I for SHINE Young Adult Housing Program. The role maintains a youth-centered, safe and therapeutic overnight shelter environment for young adults experiencing homelessness.

The Residential Counselor I supports participants in following program rules, obtaining needed services, and addressing emergencies professionally; embodies dignity and rights in care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience working with youth preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet driving history requirements.
• Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled clinical and staff meetings and participate in treatment planning and goal setting.
• Maintain client records in standard format and timetables.
• Attend supervisory meetings with Program Manager.
• Maintain progress notes for each shift.
• Promote dignity and protect rights of individuals against abuse or neglect.
• Assist members daily in daily living skills through individual and group training.
• Promote rights of people with developmental disabilities to exercise choice.
• Provide safe responses to emergencies when necessary.
• Provide case management, outreach and advocacy to members.
• Develop strong, supportive relationships with individuals.
• Ensure for individual care, safety, and adherence to safety measures.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

Additional Benefits:

• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Relief Residential Counselor

Work Location: Springfield, Ma.

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Residential Counselor I Worker for our SHINE Young Adult Housing Program. This role calls to maintain a youth-centered, safe and therapeutic environment within an overnight emergency shelter setting for young adults experiencing homelessness. The Residential Counselor I Worker ensures that program participants follow all program rules and expectations and receive necessary support services and ensures that emergency situations are handled and reported in a professional manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To attend scheduled clinical and staff meetings and actively participate to determine treatment plans, re-evaluate case needs and goals, and develop skills.
• To maintain client records in accordance with standard format and timetables.
• To attend scheduled supervisory meetings with Program Manager.
• To maintain progress notes on each consumer for the shift which staff worked.
• To represent the dignity of each individual through vigorous promotion of the human and civil rights, which, in part, strives to keep people free from abuse and/or neglect.
• To assist members daily in the enhancement of their ADL (activities of daily living) skills through practical experience and training both individually and in groups.
• To promote the rights of people with developmental/intellectual disabilities to exercise choice and to make meaningful decisions in their lives.
• To provide appropriate, safe responses to emergency situations when necessary.
• To provide case management, outreach and advocacy to members, and be accountable for the quality and quantity of casework.
• To develop strong, supportive relationships with the individuals.
• To provide for individual care and safety, and observe all safety measures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience working in a related field dealing with youth preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records.
• Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

The Gándara Mental Health Centerprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

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