Residential Counselor - Overnight & Day Shifts

Co--mhar-Inc; Walnutport (Northampton County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

COMHAR, Inc. in Walnutport, PA is hiring a Residential Counselor to supervise and support clients in residence and in the community within the SSH program. Positions include overnight weekend shifts, weekday evenings, full-time and per diem options.

Responsibilities include shift communications, delivering activities, maintaining safety, and keeping accurate charts. Requirements are an associate degree or a high school diploma with related experience and a PA driver’s license. Pay is $17.36/hr.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in human services.
• High school diploma/G.E.D. plus 6 months to 1 year related mental health experience.
• Valid PA driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Communication on and between shifts of client information and supervisory directives.
• Deliver quality and consistent individual and group activities, e.g., counseling sessions and supervising residents’ chores.
• Ensure safety and security of the facility, meds, and client funds.
• Maintain development and review of residential service plans and evaluations.
• Maintain timely chart documentation including progress notes and incident reports.
• Ensure compliance with policies, confidentiality, HIPAA, and safety procedures.
• Promote program activity through teamwork and staff meeting attendance.
• Participate in mandatory training on confidentiality, fire safety, infection control, and crisis prevention.

Education

Associates degree in human services

High school diploma/G.E.D. plus 6 months to 1 year related mental health experience

Job description

COMHAR, Inc. in Walnutport, PA is hiring a Residential Counselor to supervise and support clients in residence and in the community within the SSH program. Positions include overnight weekend shifts, weekday evenings, full-time and per diem options.

Responsibilities include shift communications, delivering activities, maintaining safety, and keeping accurate charts. Requirements are an associate degree or a high school diploma with related experience and a PA driver’s license. Pay is $17.36/hr.