Residential Counselor: Brook House - Part-time Weekends Second Shift - 7017

Community Health Resources; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Resources is looking for a part-time Residential Counselor to work 16 hours a week at Brook House, a therapeutic group home for girls aged 13-18. The counselor will provide support in a community setting, helping residents with daily living skills and monitoring their needs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience working with at-risk youth, and strong communication skills. Starting pay is $19.00/hr, with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Valid driver's license required with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program standards and physical environment.
• Monitor residents' medications according to policies.
• Assist residents with essential life skills.
• Prepare and facilitate educational and skill-building groups.
• Collaborate and coordinate care with providers and families.

Skills

Experience with relevant population

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Medication management tools

Job description

Job Title

Residential Counselor

Employment Type

Part-Time, 16 hours/wk

Schedule

Friday 4pm-12am and Saturday 4pm-12am

Program/Location

Brook House, Enfield, CT

About the Program

Brook House is a community based group home that provides 24 hour staffing and a built-in therapeutic component for 5 girls, aged 13-18 who have experienced trauma and loss, who have serious emotional and behavioral problems and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. Brook House allows the girls to live in a more normal, natural setting within a community, while providing a high level of support and structure.

About the Position

Residential Counselor

Position Highlights

• Great way to get your foot in the mental health field.
• Opportunity to grow your skills and take part of trainings.
• Grow invaluable relationships with the clients.

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
• L/icensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record

Compensation

Starting at $19.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of a strict calculation process, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. For part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked.

Equal Opportunity

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