Residential Support Counselor

easterseals; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability

PTO accrual

Holidays

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

NH Veteran-Friendly Business

Job summary

Easterseals NH in Hooksett, NH is seeking a Residential Support Counselor to promote independence and provide companionship in a residential home serving 3 adult men. The role includes supporting daily living activities, medication administration, light housekeeping, meal preparation, accompanying clients to daily activities and appointments, and following each individual's care plan.

Schedule: Thu–Sat, 7a–3p Fri 7a–3p Sat 7a–9p. Hourly pay is $24.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience with high-need/high-risk populations
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

Responsibilities

• The Residential Support Counselor will support in promoting independence, creating a safe environment, and providing companionship to clients in a residential home setting.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and medication administration
• Support and assist with household tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry
• Accompany individuals on outings such as daily activities, appointments, and community events
• Follow each individuals care plan
• All staff will undergo training in conflict resolution and behavioral health safety
• Complete required daily documentation
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Skills

1 year experience in human services

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: 30 hours/week

• Thursday 7a-3p
• Friday 7a-3p
• Saturday 7a-9p

Compensation: $24 hourly

Location: Hooksett, NH

About the home

This is a home in the Hooksett area supporting 3 adult men.

Responsibilities

• The Residential Support Counselor will support in promoting independence, creating a safe environment, and providing companionship to clients in a residential home setting.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and medication administration
• Support and assist with household tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry
• Accompany individuals on outings such as daily activities, appointments, and community events
• Follow each individuals care plan
• All staff will undergo training in conflict resolution and behavioral health safety
• Complete required daily documentation
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications

• (1) year of relevant work experience working with high need/high risk population in the human services field
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

What's in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays - includes a floating holiday of your choice
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
• We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.
• We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

EOE