Residential Counselor

Veterans Inc.; Bradford (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of supportive services to Veterans in Vermont is seeking Residential Counselors for various shifts including day, evening, and overnight. Responsibilities include maintaining client safety, preparing incident reports, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience. Pay ranges from $20 to $24 per hour, with shift differentials available. Join us to make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in security, residential, or direct care services.
• Must pass a CORI/Background records check.
• Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and staff.
• Maintain resident safety and confidentiality and conduct safety checks.
• Prepare detailed shift and incident reports.

Skills

Relationship building

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

With the belief that they were there when we needed them, so we must be there now that they need us, Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of supportive services to Veterans and their families in New England. We are seeking to fill Residential Counselor positions and add valuable members to our team to accomplish our mission!

Join our team on the shift that suits you best! We have immediate openings for day, evening, and awake overnight shifts, seven days a week.

• Hourly Rate: $20
• Shift Differential: $2 for evening and awake overnight
• Weekend Shift Differential: $2 for all weekend shifts

What You'll Be Responsible For Day To Day

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with the clients, staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Maintains resident safety and confidentiality. Utilize the wand to check all bags as residents enter the facility; administering breathalyzer and random drug tests to all clients; and forward incoming calls for residents.
• Prepares and submits detailed shift and incident reports of all activities, incidents and emergencies that occur during shift.
• Maintains safety and security of the building, company vehicles, and all Veterans Inc. property on site.
• First responder for client-related emergencies, RC are trained in CPR, First Aid, and Narcan administration.

What You Must Have

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in security, residential or direct care services
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI/Background records check.
• Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.
• Must be willing to submit to and successfully pass a drug test.

For more information, or to apply now; visit our website. Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter/resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page. Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed.

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.

If you need assistance completing an application please contact [e-mail].

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.

Salary: $20 - $24 per hour