Residential Counselor: Mills House- 7104

Community Health Resources; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace recognition

Generous time off including birthday

403b Retirement Plan

Insurance benefits with discounts

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

EAP counseling & wellness

Job summary

Community Health Resources is seeking a Residential Counselor for Mills House in Windsor, CT. The role involves providing 24-hour program support for boys aged 14-21, with emphasis on living skills and community integration.

The position offers full-time hours (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 7am-11pm) and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a valid driver's license. Benefits and professional development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Education: High School 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitor self-administration of client medications in accordance with the agency medication policies and procedure as program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to effectively collaborate with co-workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one intervention 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.

Skills

Experience with population

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS:

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 7am-11pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION:

Mills House, Windsor, CT

PC#:

1404

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Mills House is a community-based group home which provides 24 hour staffing and a built in therapeutic component for 5 boys aged 14-21 who have experienced serious emotional and behavioral problems, and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. The home allows the boys to live in a more familial, natural setting within the community. The program emphasizes maximizing each boy's ability to develop skills for living successfully outside of an institutional setting through the participation in normative community activities.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Residential Counselor

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitor self-administration of client medications in accordance with the agency medication policies and procedure as program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to effectively collaborate with co-workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one intervention 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 School 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?

Available benefits:

Award-Winning Workplace

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

Employee Involvement

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

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 relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (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.