Residential Counselor, Beryl's House, 32 Hours,- Evenings

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate caregivers who can contribute to the well-being of clients in a supportive environment. This role involves assisting with treatment services, fostering a safe therapeutic milieu, and demonstrating effective communication skills. With a focus on recovery-oriented principles, you will play a crucial role in helping clients navigate their challenges. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the required qualifications, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Signing bonus

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED required for Residential Counselor I.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for Residential Counselor II.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of treatment services.
• Monitor daily patient activities and ensure compliance with treatment rules.

Skills

Understanding of addiction and recovery

Effective communication

Observational skills

Teaching skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Human Services

Associates Degree

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday

Scheduled Hours:

3pm-1130pm

Shift:

2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

32

Cost Center:

71000 - 0640 Beryl's House

Union:

SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Functions as a member of the treatment team by assisting with the implementation of treatment services. This includes but is not limited to monitoring of daily patient activities, assisting with direct client care, documentation, orientation of clients to the unit, and ensuring that clients comply with all treatment groups and unit/program rules.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Performs duties using recovery-oriented principles.
2. Demonstrates person centered strength-based communication and relationship with Persons.
3. Demonstrates effective communication with staff, peers and other professionals.
4. Ability to observe, document, teach and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills.
5. Serves as a residential counselor for specified number of residents as directed.
6. Assists in creating a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1. Grade C02: Residential Counselor I: Minimum of a high school diploma/GED/HiSet required.
2. Grade C04: Residential Counselor II: Requires a Bachelor's degree; preferably in the field of psychology or human services.
3. Driving Requirements:
a. For Faith House, Beryl's House, and Orchard Street: Current valid US-Issued driver's license;
b. For Adult Community Clinical Svcs (ACCS) Div: All programs require a current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle [or a company vehicle].;
c. For Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox, TSS, and CSS: Driving is not a requirement.

d. For CSU Leominster: Current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes including picking up meals in a personal vehicle [or a company vehicle].

4. Must be able to pass a CORI background check.
5. MYR, Beryl's House, Faith House, Orchard Street: Must be able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check) and a DCF/CPS (Department of Families Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services background check)

Preferred:
1. Associates degree.
2. Certification in addiction counseling or a minimum of 2 years' experience in the substance abuse field.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Understanding of addiction and recovery.

2. Demonstrates person centered strength-based communication and relationship with Persons.

3. Demonstrates effective communication with staff, peers and other professionals.

4. Ability to observe, document, teach, and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills.

5. Awake Overnight Residential Counselors: Must be able to remain awake and alert during the overnight shift to provide a safe and healthy environment for our staff and co-workers.

Preferred:
1. Previous human services experience.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.