Residential Counselor: Mills House- 7104

Community Health Resources (CHR); Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) seeks a Residential Counselor for Mills House in Windsor, CT. This on-site, full-time position requires evening and weekend hours to support five boys aged 14–21 in a community-based group home setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license. CHR emphasizes growth, training, and collaborative care within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Valid driver's license required with good driving record.
• Substantial child care experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards.
• Monitors self-administration of client medications as required.
• Uses appropriate communication tools to collaborate with staff and clients.
• Teaches and assists residents in activities of daily living.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions as directed by supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill-building groups and one-to-one interventions.
• Coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Addresses medical and psychiatric needs for residents.

Skills

Youth care experience

Education

Associate of Science or better

Bachelor's degree or better

Job description

Residential Counselor: Mills House- 7104

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RESID007104

• Posted : September 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Windsor, CT 06095, USA

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

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?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (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.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associate of Science or better.

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

Substantial child care experience.

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