Residential Counselor-Massasoit
Overview
Come join a friendly and diverse team that provides quality care! Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for a Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) residential counselor in Worcester.
Massasoit Rd is a one floor residential treatment program serving eight adult individuals struggling with persistent mental illness who potentially have co-occurring medical conditions or are mobility-impaired. Massasoit staff also provide outreach to six supported community living residents. The program provides a variety of services where a team of staff implement treatment plans based on the specific needs of persons served. Services include but are not limited to: mental health services, social recreational groups, assisting with activities of daily living such as personal-hygiene and self-care skills, and medication management.
Implement programming for residents on a consistent basis in accordance with Residential Division standards policies, and procedures. Facilitate implementation of client treatment plans.
Benefits:
Compensation based on education and related work experience, licensure and other qualifications
Health and Dental insurance (available upon starting)
Generous paid sick, personal, holiday, and vacation time
CEU benefits
Life and Disability insurance
401k with agency contribution
Wellness activity discounts
Work related travel reimbursement
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care and support for residents
- Advocating for client
- Monitoring daily activity
- Assisting with direct care by providing daily care and support for residents
- Assisting with development of an aftercare plan by writing and implementing treatment plans
- Ensuring client complies with treatment groups and unit rules
- Teach daily living skills
- Provide crisis management services
- Participate in group activities
- Working with residents to maintain the residence on a daily basis including chores, grocery shopping/carrying groceries into the kitchen, bedroom upkeep, laundry to include carrying to and from washer/dryer, yard work, and other moderate housekeeping duties.
- Must be able pass required trainings including Medication Administration Program (MAP), CPR and First Aid within the first 5 months of employment
- Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Qualifications
- Grade 5: Residential Counselor I: HSD/GED/ HiSet required or Associates degree
- Grade 6: Residential Counselor II: Requires a Bachelor’s degree; preferably in the field of psychology or human services
- Preference will be given to those with experience in social services and/or working with program's population.
- Current valid US-issued driver's license and ability to provide registered, inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including driving clients in a personal vehicle or a company vehicle
- Desire to serve others required.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, ability to work independently, and ability to contribute to team objectives required.
- All bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Must be able to pass a CORI background check
PLEASE BE SURE TO APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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