Residential Counselor: Willow House- 7199

Community Health Resources (CHR); Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace 13 years

Generous paid time off

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Wellness stipend

Calm app subscription

Free training & career development

Counseling support

Leadership communications

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) seeks a Residential Counselor for Willow House in Enfield, CT. This full-time role supports young adults 18-25 with independent living skills in a 24-hour group home setting, Sunday-Thursday 3-11pm.

You will work with clients individually and in groups to reinforce coping strategies and daily living tasks. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years’ relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains environment and program standards per CHR/DMHAS/JCAHO licensing.
• Monitors residents’ medications per policy and procedure.
• Teaches rehab areas: nutrition, budgeting, hygiene, and basic home skills.
• Prepares and facilitates groups and one-to-one interventions per treatment plan.
• Collaborates with providers and families; documents per standards.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Sunday-Thursday 3-11pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Willow House, Enfield, CT

PC#: 3103

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Willow House

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 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 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.

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 like 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)

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