RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR 7PM-7:30AM $500 SIGN ON BONUS

New-Hope-Treatment-Centers; Shadowbrook (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 sign-on bonus

Job summary

New Hope Treatment Centers is seeking a Residential Counselor for the 7:00 PM–7:30 AM night shift. The role involves supervising and supporting youth with mental health needs in a therapeutic residential setting, ensuring safety and adherence to treatment plans.

You will participate in treatment teams, document daily progress, and assist with daily activities. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible new hires who join our October orientation class and complete 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass all required background checks.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage residents with mental health needs in a therapeutic milieu.
• Ensure resident safety and implement approved life safety policies.
• Provide therapeutic supervision during treatment activities.
• Document resident behavior and interventions daily in health records.
• Assist in orientation of new residents and support program rules.
• Coordinate therapeutic activities and oversee resident daily tasks.
• Participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Transport residents as needed and support de-escalation when required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our October Orientation Class!New Hope Treatment Centers is offering a $500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible newly hired Full-Time Residential Counselors joining our 7:00 PM–7:30 AM night shift.WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE $500 BONUS?To qualify, ALL of the following requirements must be met:You must be a new hire with New Hope Treatment Centers.You must be hired for the Full-Time Residential Counselor, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM shift.You must be hired to attend an October Orientation Class.Former New Hope employees and rehire applicants are not eligible for this bonus.You must remain actively employed for at least 90 days.At the end of your 90-day eligibility period, you must have 6 or fewer attendance points.You must have no disciplinary actions during your first 90 days of employment.WHEN IS THE BONUS PAID?Eligible employees will receive the $500 sign-on bonus after successfully completing 90 days of employment and meeting all eligibility requirements listed above.About Us: New Hope Treatment Centers is a dynamic and innovative company focused on one thing - Change the world, one kid at a time, through the healing power of relationships. In our line of work, the need is great, and we’re constantly growing to meet it. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on quality, we are dedicated to shaping the future of our industry. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Residential Counselor to join our team.Since our opening in 1987, New Hope Treatment Centers has been a welcoming place for young people in moments of crisis. Our programs have played a role in countless success stories, thanks to our relational approach to behavioral care. We get to know our kids on an individual level, and work with them and their families toward a brighter next chapter. If any part of our mission has you inspired, we urge you to get in touch. It might be the best decision you make this year.Job Description:Position is responsible for the supervision and management of children and/or adolescents with a spectrum of mental health conditions within a therapeutic residential milieu.Essential Functions:Ensures the safety of all residents under their care by learning and implementing only those medical and life safety policies and procedures approved by New Hope Carolinas.Provides therapeutic supervision of residents during treatment activities.Reports immediately to the Program Supervisor any behavior which may disrupt the therapeutic milieu or which may indicate a potential problem for the patient.Assists in the orientation of all new residents and provides continuing education and assistance with program rules and expectations.Assists in the management of aggressive residents as needed, using only de-escalation and behavior management techniques approved by New Hope Carolinas.This position requires the ability to restrain physically aggressive residents.Assists in the coordination of therapeutic activities, and oversees the completion of resident activities including but not limited to hygiene, chores, journalizing, homework or other clinical assignments.Provides documentation in the health record of resident behavior, and interventions provided and their effectiveness on a daily basis, using the format approved by New Hope Carolinas.Maintains an awareness of the whereabouts of all residents under their care by providing constant supervision, regular rounds and resident counts throughout their shift.Participates as an active member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.Attends daily shift reports, staff meetings, resident staffing and all other required meetings.Participates in staff growth and development training activities and maintains a minimum number of hours as required by New Hope Carolinas and its licensure agencies.Monitor and provide supervision of behavioral interventions as outlined in the resident’s treatment plan.Provide timely and accurate documentation of interventions as related to the progress of treatment plan goals.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerforms other related duties as required.Assists with the transportation of residents in facility vehicles.May serve as primary advocate for up to three residents, providing a summary of resident’s behavioral progress to the treatment team within the specified time frame.May require evening, night, weekend and holiday work.Essential CharacteristicsDemonstrates an ability to establish credibility and be decisive.Demonstrates an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, referral sources and the general public.Demonstrates satisfactory communication skills, written and verbal.Demonstrates an understanding of children and adolescent developmental issues.Demonstrates knowledge of and insists upon the rights of children and adolescents as residents in the facility.Must have a proven ability to relate to and work with children and/or adolescents.Organizational RelationshipsMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required.Must be at least 21 years of age.Must successfully pass all required background checks.Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.Environmental FactorsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.This position may occasionally require working outdoors while participating in resident activities. These duties may result in exposure to varying environmental conditions, including heat and cold.This position falls under Category I of the OSHA Infection Control Program. Some duties associated with this position may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Employees must have a thorough understanding of the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), universal precautions, barrier protection techniques, and modes of transmission of blood-borne pathogens.Essential Physical CharacteristicsDuring an average eight (8) hour workday, a Residential Counselor can expect to:Sit: Approximately 30% of the workdayStand/Walk: Approximately 70% of the workdayPhysical RequirementsFull use of both arms and legs.20/20 vision or medically corrected vision.Ability to hear calls for assistance, emergency alarms, overhead directives, phone calls, and other audible alerts.Ability to detect odors such as smoke, chemicals, human waste, and other potential environmental or safety concerns.#NHTCNCSC