Residential Counselor & Life Skills Coach (Part-Time)

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with company match

Life Insurance

Short & LongTerm Disability

Job summary

Trinity Health seeks a Mercy House of Mercy Rehabilitation Residential Center for Women with Addiction program counselor for a part-time, rotating shift position. The role supports educational and treatment initiatives, serving as teacher, coach, mentor, and role model to adult residents and their children.

Responsibilities include establishing therapeutic relationships, guiding admissions, supervising life-skills groups, and delivering education and treatment supports across substance use,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field from an accredited program, preferred.
• CADC Certification, preferred.
• Heartsaver AED (Infant, Child and Adult) within four (4) months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Medication Management Certification to be completed within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within thirty (30) days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients.
• Participates in the admission process for all adult halfway house/residential care program residents.
• Observes resident interactions, intervenes when behaviors are not aligned with expectations, teaches conflict resolution skills.
• Facilitates Life Skills groups teaching essential skills for independent living.
• Provides education and treatment supports in areas of substance use disorders, daily living skills, parenting, self-sufficiency, behavioral/mental health, and relationships.

Job description

Trinity Health seeks a Mercy House of Mercy Rehabilitation Residential Center for Women with Addiction program counselor for a part-time, rotating shift position. The role supports educational and treatment initiatives, serving as teacher, coach, mentor, and role model to adult residents and their children.

Responsibilities include establishing therapeutic relationships, guiding admissions, supervising life-skills groups, and delivering education and treatment supports across substance use,