Residential Counselor: Mills House-Part Time-7054

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

403b Retirement Plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Annual wellness stipend

Job summary

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a part-time Residential Counselor at Mills House to support boys aged 14-21. This role involves maintaining a therapeutic environment and assisting residents in daily living skills. Qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of experience in relevant work.

The position offers competitive pay starting at $19.00/hr, flexible hours, and a range of benefits including time off and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders.
• Monitors self-administration of client medications.
• Teaches and assists residents in daily living activities.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups.

Skills

Effective communication methods

Assisting in daily living activities

Understanding of medical and psychiatric needs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Documentation Standards

Medication policies

Job description

Residential Counselor: Mills House Part Time

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RESID007054

Employment Type: Part-time, 16 hours/week

Scheduled Hours: Saturdays 7AM-11PM

Program/Location: Mills House, Windsor, CT

PC#: 3060

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.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!