Direct Care Technician/Residential Counselor

Easterseals PORT Healths mission is to improve the lives health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders. We are seeking a compassionate caring and dedicated Direct Care Technician/Residential Counselor to join our collaborative multidisciplinary Greenville Adolescent Residential (GAR) team designed to provide or arrange access to a full continuum of care for adults and youths. This is a Full-Time position (40 hours per week) providing coverage for evening and weekend shifts.

What Youll Do

As the Direct Care Technician/Residential Counselor at the GAR you will be responsible for providing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe group environment and attending to the welfare and basic needs of clients. The counselor provides informal counseling that involve behavioral techniques reality therapy supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients. You will also participate with the client in NA/AA meetings adventure social and educational outings an provide transportation to appointments.

How Youll Benefit

Youll earn a competitive salary starting at $15.00/hour depending on skills and experience. We also offer benefits for benefits eligible positions.

Our benefits include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical Dental and Vision Health Benefits
• Life Insurance Disability Insurance and more
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services when needed
• Reimbursement for work-related travel
• Professional development and opportunities for staff training

What Were Looking For

To join our team as the Direct Care Technician /Residential Counselor you must be able to facilitate group meetings help clients move toward successful completion of treatment requirements and communicate with community agencies on their behalf for referrals. We also require:

• High school diploma or GED
• CPR and first aid certifications
• 1 year of experience with mental health population OR AAS in Human Services program
• Maintain valid state appropriate drivers license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

If youre a kind caring person seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help please apply at our website at Easterseals Port Health

Easterseals PORT Healths mission is to improve the lives health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward. Learn more at working environment supports employee and client health with a no tobacco use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices client facilities properties and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce we can advance our just cause while building a healthy sustainable organization. Thats why we listen seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture Different Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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