Residential Counselor : Brook House- Per-Diem!- 6613

Overview

JOB TITLE : Residential Counselor

SCHEDULED HOURS : As Needed, Flexible, Preferably Weekends and Wednesdays, 2pm-10pm

PROGRAM / LOCATION : Brook House, Enfield, CT

ABOUT THE PROGRAM : Brook House

A community based group home that provides 24 hour staffing and a built-in therapeutic component for 5 girls, aged 13-18 who have experienced trauma and loss, who have serious emotional and behavioral problems and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. Brook House allows the girls to live in a more normal, natural setting within a community, while providing a high level of support and structure.

Locations

Brook House, 41 Broad Brook, Enfield, CT 06082, USA

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 day's 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

Experience : Two years' experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Licensure / Certification / Registration : Valid driver's license required with good driving record.

Join CHR

Compensation : $18.00 / hr

CHR is an equal opportunity employer , and we encourage all to apply.

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Education

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Two years' experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Valid driver's license required with good driving record.

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