Residential Counselor: Willow House- 7100

Community Health Resources; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace award

Generous time off

403b Retirement Plan

Education & Tuition Support

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Community Health Resources is seeking a Residential Counselor for Willow House in Enfield, CT. The role supports a 5-bed, 24-hour staffed program for young adults ages 18-25, guiding independent living skills and community resource access.

You will work Friday–Monday, 7am–3pm, in a collaborative team environment within a group home setting. Responsibilities include supervising residents, facilitating groups, documenting per standards, and assisting with medical and psychiatric needs while

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience with a relevant population preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards.
• Monitors medications of residents according to policy.
• Communicates day’s events to staff using appropriate methods.
• Teaches and assists residents in rehab areas like nutrition, budgeting, hygiene, and home care.
• Assists with administrative tasks and supervisor-directed duties.
• Prepares and facilitates groups and individual interventions per treatment plan.
• Collaborates with providers and families as needed.
• Addresses residents’ medical and psychiatric needs and documents accordingly.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and other assignments.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Residential Counselor

Employment Type

Full-time, 32 hours/week

Scheduled Hours

Friday‑Monday 7am‑3pm

Program / Location

Willow House, Enfield, CT

Program Overview

Willow House is a 5 bed, co‑ed 24‑hour staffed intensive mental health program for young adults, ages 18‑25, located in Enfield. This is a group home setting. Staff work with clients individually and in groups to teach independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, hygiene, and how to access resources in their community. Staff also support educational and/or vocational goals and teach interventions to manage their mental health needs. The goal of Willow House is to provide support and skills necessary for our young adults to be able to live independently in the community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the adult residential medication policy and procedure
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the day’s events
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one‑to‑one interventions as directed by the treatment plan
• Collaborates and coordinates 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 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 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 such as coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling

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 Statement

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

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