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JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Parttime 24 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Friday Saturday 4PM12AM Sunday 2PM10PM
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Respite; Enfield CT
PC#: 1359
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Respite
Respite means to take a break. Clients often need a way to take some space from the stressors in their lives and we are here to provide that. Throughout the day you are spending your time engaging with clients observing safe medication practices working on daily independent living skills assessing for risk and crisis situations and providing case management supports as needed. Clients may utilize Respite as a step down from a hospital or proactively to prevent a hospital stay. The program is staffed 24/7 and you will develop strong relationships with other CHR programs primary health and pharmacies to best support those in our care.
Make a real difference by supporting individuals in crisis or transition on their path to stability and independence.
Join a collaborative team where every day is an opportunity to learn grow and change lives!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Make a Meaningful Impact: Support individuals at a critical point in their journey by providing crisis stabilization and life skills coaching.
- Engaging Team Environment: Work collaboratively with a dedicated team to help clients transition toward independent living.
- Diverse Clientele: Assist clients from various backgrounds connecting them to essential mental health resources.
- HandsOn Experience: Gain valuable skills in crisis intervention deescalation and behavioral health management.
- Requirements: Selfdriven mental health experience adaptability and a valid drivers license.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR DMHAS JCAHO and any other licensing standard
- Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
- Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the days events
- Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living meal preparation hygiene laundry banking and budgeting and basic home care skills.
- Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
- Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
- Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
- Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
- Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
- Participates in staff meetings supervision trainings and other meetings as assigned.
- Additional duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High diploma or GED required.
Experience: Two years experience working with a relevant population preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid drivers license required with good driving record.
Why Join CHR
AwardWinning Workplace:
- Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off:
- Enjoy ample paid time off including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings:
- Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance:
- Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet auto and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support:
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Nurse Corps NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
- Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development:
- FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brandnew Clinical Training Series for interactive learning practical skill enhancement and professional growth!
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
- Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Wellness Program:
- Annual wellness stipend.
- FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
- Fun activities like virtual bringyourpettowork lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!
Employee Involvement:
- Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
- Join employeeled resource groups DEI Council and Wellness Committee.
- Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed:
- Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More:
- Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and wellbeing are our top priorities!
COMPENSATION*:
Starting at $17.00/hr min. and up commensurate upon experience.
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or signon incentives. (Please note for parttime positions this range would be prorated based on hours worked)
CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women members of ethnic minorities LGBTQ individuals people with (dis)abilities and veterans to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!