Resident Counselor

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with company match

Job summary

House of Mercy is seeking a Part-time Resident Counselor to support adult residents and their children in a rehabilitation program. You will teach, coach, mentor, and role model while promoting education and treatment initiatives in chemical dependency, daily living skills, parenting, self-sufficiency, and relationships.

The role requires outreach in admissions, maintaining therapeutic boundaries, and delivering Life Skills groups.

Qualifications

• BachelorA0s degree in a human services related field preferred.
• CADC Certification preferred.
• Heartsaver AED within four months of hire.
• Valid DriverA0s License required; Mercy motor vehicle standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients and their children.
• Assist with admission process and orient new residents to program guidelines.
• Intervene when behaviors diverge from expectations; coach conflict resolution skills.
• Facilitate Life Skills groups and model independent living tasks.
• Provide education and treatment supports for substance use, daily living skills, parenting, and relationships.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Communication

Education

BachelorA0s degree in human services

CADC Certification

Heartsaver AED

DriverA0s License

Medication Management Certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: House of Mercy Rehabilitation Residential Center for Women with Addiction
PRN position/Varied Shifts: 7:00am -3:00pm; 3:00pm -11:00pm and weekends

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.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED

• 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 datePaid Time OffRetirement Plan with company match and annual contributionLife 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.