Residential Counselor - Lanham

Vesta, Inc.; Lanham (MD); In loco; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

96 hours PTO first year (pro-rated)

40 hours sick leave per year (pro-rata

8 paid holidays per year

403(b) with employer match

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

FSA/Dependent Care

Long-Term Disability

Basic Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term Disability

Descrizione del lavoro

Vesta, Inc. in Lanham, MD is seeking a Residential Counselor to support individuals with severe mental illness in residential settings.

You will coordinate daily activities, meals, grooming, and medication monitoring, working closely with a team to ensure safe and therapeutic environments. Responsibilities include supervising routines, assisting with daily living skills, and coordinating client activities while adhering to care plans and safety protocols.

Competenze

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Experience using electronic health records for daily notes.
• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of mental health experience preferred.
• Experience providing skills training in residential or day program settings.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Mansioni

• Coordinate client care and daily activities (meals, chores, hygiene).
• Provide oversight in residential homes and monitor residents.
• Collaborate with senior staff on care plans and activities.
• Support somatic care needs and monitor medications as needed.

Conoscenze

Driver's license

eHR experience

Skills training

Background check

Drug screening

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or 3 years in mental health

Descrizione del lavoro

Join Our Team at Vesta, Inc. and Make a Difference in Mental Health! Ready to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to transforming lives? Vesta, Inc. is a financially sound, not-for-profit mental health organization Maryland, providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare. We are currently seeking a passionate individual to join our Lanham Region's Residential Program.

Position Details

As a Residential Counselor, you'll play a vital role in assisting individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness. Your responsibilities will include coordinating client care and daily activities, such as meal preparation, household chores, grooming, and medication monitoring. You'll provide essential oversight in our residential homes, working closely with senior clients who have various diagnoses and behavior disorders, alongside somatic care needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Experience using eHR for daily notes
• Bachelor's Degree or 3 years of experience in mental health preferred
• Experience providing skills training in residential or day program settings
• Must pass background check and drug screening

Similar Positions: Residential Counselor, Direct Support Professional, CNA, Health Home Aide, Caregiver

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $20.56/hour - $23.02/hour, paid bi-weekly, with opportunities for overtime. Salary calculated based on education and experience.

Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for bonuses (variable, depending on company and individual performance) and paid training.

PTO: New employees can accrue up to 96 hours of PTO in the first year (pro-rated based on start date and hours worked). Employees can accrue up to 40 hours of sick leave per calendar year (pro-rated based on start date and hours worked).

Holidays: Full-Time employees receive 8 paid holidays per year, with overtime if required to work. Part-Time employees are eligible for overtime if required to work on holidays.

Retirement: 403(b) plan participation available at hire. Employer matching after 1000 hours of service. Discretionary employer contributions are given at least once a year.

Health Benefits: Full and Part-Time Employees are eligible for benefits beginning the first day of the month after hire. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision (single and family), flex-spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care).

Company-Paid Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for Long-Term Disability and Basic Life/AD&D. All employees are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other Voluntary Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for Short-Term Disability coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities