Residential Counselor: Mills House-Part Time-7057

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace award

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness stipend

EAP counseling

Job summary

Community Health Resources, Inc. seeks a Residential Counselor for Mills House in Windsor, CT. This part-time role, 24 hours per week, requires coordinating daily living activities and supporting youth aged 14-21 in a community-based group home setting.

The position emphasizes group education, individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with families and providers to address medical and psychiatric needs. Starting pay is $19 per hour with comprehensive benefits potential.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Effectively utilizes communication methods/tools to collaborate with co-workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists residents in developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill-building groups and one-to-one interventions.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Residential Counselor: Mills House-Part Time-7057

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RESID007057

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Windsor, CT 06095, USA

Description

JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 24 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Sunday Tuesday and Thursday 7am to 3pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Mills House, Windsor, CT

PC#: 3059

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?

Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 13 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.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

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.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associate of Science or better.

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

Substantial child care experience.

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