Youth Residential Counselor - 24h/Week, Community-Based

Community Health Resources; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness stipend

EAP counseling

Birthday day off

Job summary

Mills House in Windsor, CT seeks a Residential Counselor. This part-time role offers 24 hours/week with Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 7am–3pm shifts, supporting five boys aged 14–21 in a community-based group home.

You will help residents with daily living skills, monitor medications, and coordinate care with families and providers. CHR provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a 403b plan, tuition assistance, wellness stipend, and employee recognition.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitor self-administration of client medications in accordance with the agency medication policies and procedure as program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to effectively collaborate with co-workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one intervention as directed by the treatment plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Medication monitoring

Team collaboration

Resident support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mills House in Windsor, CT seeks a Residential Counselor. This part-time role offers 24 hours/week with Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 7am–3pm shifts, supporting five boys aged 14–21 in a community-based group home.

You will help residents with daily living skills, monitor medications, and coordinate care with families and providers. CHR provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a 403b plan, tuition assistance, wellness stipend, and employee recognition.