Residential Behavioral Health Counselor

Broward House Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Job summary

Broward House, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit serving Broward County with HIV care, housing and behavioral health. The role involves assisting with daily activities, taking vitals and providing emotional support under supervision.

The position reports to the Director of Residential Services and requires interaction with high-risk, vulnerable clients. A high school diploma and HIV/AIDS knowledge are essential, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of community / County resources and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide support to CNA and Dietary Aides duties as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS

Reading and interpreting documents

Ability to handle confidential info

Independence with minimal direction

Risk reduction methods

Basic group facilitation

Driving company vehicles

Education

High-School Diploma or GED

Substance Abuse Training or 1 year related experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Broward House, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit serving Broward County with HIV care, housing and behavioral health. The role involves assisting with daily activities, taking vitals and providing emotional support under supervision.

The position reports to the Director of Residential Services and requires interaction with high-risk, vulnerable clients. A high school diploma and HIV/AIDS knowledge are essential, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.