Residential Counselor (Full time, 1st shift)

Allied Services; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Lackawanna County, PA seeks a Residential Counselor to work under the Residential Supervisor, developing rehabilitation plans for adult mental health clients in CRRP. The role includes leadership duties as Team Leader over daily duties of Mental Health Worker and coordinating facilities’ maintenance and resident rehabilitation, plus orienting new staff.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, two years of psychiatric rehab experience, and be able to obtain required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College courses in the Humanities or Social Sciences preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities/Social Sciences preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric rehabilitation setting required.

Responsibilities

• Residential Counselor will function as a Team Leader overseeing the daily responsibilities of the Mental Health Worker and facilities’ maintenance and rehabilitation of the residents.
• Provide orientation to new staff under supervision of Residential Supervisor.
• Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the clients served.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College courses in the Humanities or Social Sciences preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Humanities/Social Sciences preferred

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Residential Supervisor, works directly with mental health adult individuals in developing their rehabilitation plan in CRRP. The Residential Counselor will function in the capacity of a Team Leader overseeing the daily responsibilities of the Mental Health Worker, facilities’ maintenance and rehabilitation of the residents. The Residential Counselor will assist the Residential Supervisor in providing orientation to new staff.

Brief Description

Under the supervision of the Residential Supervisor, works directly with mental health adult individuals in developing their rehabilitation plan in CRRP. The Residential Counselor will function in the capacity of a Team Leader overseeing the daily responsibilities of the Mental Health Worker, facilities’ maintenance and rehabilitation of the residents. The Residential Counselor will assist the Residential Supervisor in providing orientation to new staff.

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the clients served.

Type of supervision exercised: None.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required.

College courses in the Humanities or Social Sciences preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Humanities/Social Sciences preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric rehabilitation setting required.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.
• CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within the first six (6) months of hire, and maintained throughout employment with the Mental Health Division.
• Valid Pa Driver’s License required for driving program vehicle during working hours for travel to all the Mental Health Division’s sites within the community.
• Must successfully complete Allied’s Driver Testing Program, as stated by policy #2.43.
• Needs to be able to work a flexible scheduled work time to maintain 24 hour, 365 days a year coverage and to rotate throughout CRRP work sites to accommodate the needs of the residents.
• Must possess a significant degree of independent judgment, organizational skills, and ability to perform required duties in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines as required.
• Must participate in preparation for application for the Certification for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner and once attained must be maintained throughout employment with the Mental Health Division.
• Needs to be able to rotate throughout all shifts, on an as needed basis, in order to ensure efficient running of day to day operations in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Actively demonstrates through work performance, both in oral and written material their competency in practicing psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Will become culturally aware and demonstrate cultural competencies in their work performances.
• Will demonstrate the ability to maintain a professional attitude in verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective working relationship with staff, management, residents and external agency personnel.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Must possess the ability to make mature and appropriate judgments in matters related to resident safety.
• Must adhere to established company and program policies and procedures related to safety and infection control.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in residential setting for mentally ill adults.