Residential Counselor: Bridge Street- 7404

Community Health Resources; Enfield (CT); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b Retirement Plan

Employee discounts

Resumo da oferta

Community Health Resources is seeking a Residential Counselor to join the Bridge Street Apartments program in Enfield, CT. This full-time on-site role supports clients in crisis, delivers case management, and helps residents build independent living skills under a 40-hour schedule (Friday-Monday, 3pm-11pm).

You will monitor medications, coordinate care with teams, and provide crisis intervention and behavioral health support while promoting safety and recovery in a 24/7 staffed residence.

Qualificações

• High diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.

Responsabilidades

• Maintains program standards and medication policies.
• Monitors residents’ medications per policy.
• Effectively communicates day’s events to staff.
• Teaches and assists residents in daily living skills (nutrition, hygiene, budgeting).
• Assists/manages administrative tasks as directed.
• Prepares and facilitates groups and individual interventions per treatment plan.
• Collaborates with providers and families as needed.
• Maintains documentation per agency standards.
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Mental health experience

Adaptability

Self-motivated

Driver's license

Formação académica

High diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 9, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Enfield, CT 06082, USA

• On-site
• Direct Care
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RESID007404

Description

JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Friday-Monday 3pm-11pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Bridge Street Apartments

PC#: 3121

ABOUT THE PROGRAM : Bridge St. Apartments

Clients often need a way to take some space from the stressors in their lives and we are here to provide that. Throughout the day you are spending your time engaging with clients, observing safe medication practices, working on daily independent living skills, assessing for risk and crisis situations and providing case management supports as needed. The program is staffed 24/7 and you will develop strong relationships with other CHR programs, primary health and pharmacies to best support those in our care.

Make a real difference by supporting individuals in crisis or transition on their path to stability and independence.

Join a collaborative team where every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and change lives!

Position Highlights

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Support individuals at a critical point in their journey by providing crisis stabilization and life skills coaching.
• Engaging Team Environment: Work collaboratively with a dedicated team to help clients transition toward independent living.
• Diverse Clientele: Assist clients from various backgrounds, connecting them to essential mental health resources.
• Hands-On Experience: Gain valuable skills in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavioral health management.
• Requirements: Self-driven, mental health experience, adaptability, and a valid driver’s license.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the day’s events
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High diploma or GED required.

Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$19.00/hr min-$24.89/hr max

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Preferred

Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer

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