Resident Counselor

Trinity Health; Centralia (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Retirement plan with company match

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Trinity Health in Iowa is seeking a House of Mercy night shift resident counselor to support education and treatment initiatives for adult residents and their children. You will teach, coach, mentor, and role model while addressing substance use, daily living skills, parenting, and relationships.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a human services field (preferred) and CADC certification (preferred). Certifications due within months of hire; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred.
• CADC certification preferred.
• Medication Management Certification due within 3 months of hire.
• Heartsaver AED within four months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s license required and compliant with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and maintain professional boundaries with clients and their children.
• Assist admission and orient new residents to program guidelines.
• Intervene and coach residents in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Facilitate Life Skills groups and model independent living skills daily.
• Provide education and treatment supports for substance use, parenting, and mental health.

Skills

Therapeutic relationship

Life Skills groups

Behavioral health supports

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

CADC Certification

Medication Management Certification

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

House of Mercy: Rehabilitation Center for Women with Addiction

Full-Time Night Shift: 11pm - 7am

The MercyOne Resident Counselor supports the educational and treatment related initiatives of House of Mercy’s adult programs. Primarily serves as a teacher, coach, mentor, and role model to adult resident’s and their children. Supports clients through the provision of education and treatment supports in connection with identified clinical initiatives and interventions in the areas of: chemical dependency; daily living skills; parenting; self-sufficiency; behavioral/mental health; and, relationships. Provides behavioral health intervention services to identified children and adults.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes rapport and develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients. Consistently maintains and employs a therapeutic perspective/approach when dealing with clients, their children, visitors and staff. Maintains appropriate professional boundaries avoiding dual relationships.
• Participates in the admission process for all adult halfway house/residential care program residents utilizing a warm, compassionate and empathic manner to ensure that they feel welcome, appreciated, and understood. Orients new residents to program guidelines and expectations.
• Observes resident interactions, appropriately intervenes when behaviors are not consistent with expectations, and teaches/coaches/role models conflict resolution/problem-solving skills as a means for effectively managing differences.
• Facilitates Life Skills groups teaching essential skills necessary for independent living. On a daily basis models and mentors residents and their children on basic living tasks.
• Provides education and treatment supports in connection with identified clinical initiatives and interventions in the areas of: substance use disorders; daily living skills; parenting; self-sufficiency; behavioral/mental health; and, relationships.

SCHEDULE

Night Shift (11pm - 7am)

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field from an accredited program, preferred.
• CADC Certification, preferred.
• Heartsaver AED (Infant, Child and Adult) within four (4) months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Medication Management Certification to be completed within three (3) months of hire.

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within thirty (30) days of employment.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision effective on start date
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan with company match and annual contribution
• Life Insurance, Short & LongTerm Diability and much more!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.