Residential Rehab Educator $20 #365

Aspire Health and Community Services; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Aspire Health and Community Services in Massachusetts seeks a Residential Rehab Educator/Counselor to help adults with mental illness live more independently. You will support goal setting, daily living activities, meaningful engagement, transportation, and medication administration.

Education includes a HS diploma with coursework toward an Associates or Bachelor's degree; CPR/First Aid and MAP certs are required, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; coursework in psychology, human services, social work, health sciences toward an Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience working in the health and human services field or related education or training.
• Current valid driver's license and safe driving record; access to a personal vehicle required at some sites.
• CPR, First Aid and MAP certifications will be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with goal setting, activities of daily living, socialization, transportation, and medication administration.
• Implement treatment plans to help clients reach goals and manage symptoms; promote independence and quality of life.

Skills

Patience

Dependability

Flexibility

Help others

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person's contribution is highly valued.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member:We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person's overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.

SCHEDULE: Sun, Mon, Fri Sat 3p-11p and Tues 12p-8p JOB #365

Jump start a rewarding Human Services Career as a Residential Rehab Educator/Counselor. Join our team and play an essential role in enabling adults with mental illness to live as actively and independently as possible!

Residential Rehab Educators/Counselors assist clients experiencing behavioral health issues with: goal setting and achievement, activities of daily living, engagement in meaningful activities, socialization, transportation and administration of medication. Implement treatment plans that help clients with reaching goals and symptom management. Help clients to develop independence and enhance quality of life.

Education:- HS diploma or equivalent; coursework in psychology, human services, social work, health sciences towards an Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

• Previous experience working in the health and human services field and/or related education or training.
• We provide ongoing training and development
• Patience and an understanding and ability to interact with individuals with disabilities
• Dependability, flexibility, and desire to help others
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn to use an electronic health record system
• Must have a current valid driver's license and safe driving record, driving experience ...access to a personal vehicle required at some sites
• CPR, First Aid and MAP certifications will be required.

We offer an excellent benefits package and growth opportunities!

If you meet these qualifications and have an interest in pursuing this career path,please let me know your availability for a telephone screen (date/time) to discuss the position and your qualifications further.

Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.

Salary Range

$20 - $20 USD

Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual's capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Aspire Health and Community Services's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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