Job Details
Job Location
6-8 Woodbridge Avenue, Ansonia, CT – Ansonia, CT
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$17.28 – $24.20 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Afternoon/evening
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Residential Counselor
We are currently Seeking a Residential Counselor to work in our Young Adult Services Program (YAS). The Residential Counselors performs all a variety of duties which includes but is not limited to the following: provision of assistance in all areas of daily living, community integration, education, counseling and management of finances. The counselors provide emotional support and on-site integrated, goal-oriented, individualized services to assist program residents with developing and optimizing their strengths, skills, and available resources. The counselors demonstrate respect and empathy for the individual and consideration for his/her dignity and self-esteem while providing teaching and skill-building focused on developing independence while optimizing their quality of life.
Accountable and responsible for the following results
- Assist in the daily operation of the program including but not limited to items on the assignment sheet.
- Assist clients in developing and implementing individual recovery plans. Coordinate recovery planning to include members of clients treatment team and clients natural supports. Conduct regular reviews of recovery plans (minimally every 3 months) and modify as needed.
- Demonstrate an ability to develop a basic level of competency for providing services to clients with co-occurring disorders.
- Provide crisis assessment and intervention according to residential protocol – utilizing clinical and emergency back up as indicated. Communicate client needs with hospital emergency rooms and emergency personnel.
- Read/write in communication logs, /Shift Assignment Sheets, including hourly checks for 11:00pm-7:00am shift, and other departmental communication tools to ensure understanding and adherence to changes in clients recovery plans and/or client/programs needs or Read/respond to all emails, and forward all important communications to Program Manager, Director and Clinical Team Leader.
- Assist all program clients in the areas of health and safety and in the acquisition of independent living skills, including personal hygiene, meal planning, cooking, cleaning, and money management per findings of the LIST Assessment Tool.
- Maintain and update, on paper or electronically, client case records with required encounter/progress notes documenting progress toward goals and objectives.
- Enter daily service activities into CDT as required and insure the data accuracy (primarily designated to overnight shift).
- Assist clients in the scheduling of personal appointments and accompany clients to appointments when necessary.
- Provide transportation as related to YAS events/programming.
- Staff is required to remain awake and alert at all times while at the residence.
- The primary responsibility of the overnight staff is to assure the safety and well-being of all residents.
- Staff will be responsible for some cleaning.
BHcare
Caring for our community through all stages of life.
Who We Are
BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that offers a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.
We employ a diverse and dedicated group of professionals that create and sustain programs to rebuild and change the lives of those who walk through our doors each day. We are devoted to helping our clients live to their full potential as happy, healthy and active members of our community.
Why BHcare?
Our culture and benefits are designed to promote your well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits to full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal and paid holidays)
- Health & Dental insurance
- Dependent care accounts
- Medical flexible spending accounts
- Paid family leave
- LTD & Disability coverage
- Life & AD&D
- Supplemental insurance including, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement plans with 4% employer match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Staff events and activities
Qualifications
Two years of college education (human services or behavioral science preferred) or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years direct care work experience in behavioral health residential care.
Must have and maintain a valid CT drivers license. Also must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organizations auto insurance plan.
Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Word & Outlook, and navigating through an electronic health record.
LICENSURE /CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/First Aid