Part-Time Residential Counselor, Maria Ave, 24hr-mixed shift

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Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Schedule Details : Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Scheduled Hours : Part-Time - 24hr-Mixed Shift

Shift : 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours : 24

Cost Center : 71000 - 0647 Maria Ave.

Union : SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

I. Major Responsibilities :

• Performs duties using recovery-oriented principles.
• Demonstrates person-centered strength-based communication and relationships with clients.
• Demonstrates effective communication with staff, peers, and other professionals.
• Ability to observe, document, teach, and respond to mental and physical health needs of clients.
• Serves as a residential counselor for specified number of residents as directed.
• Assists in creating a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.
• Implements treatment plans, interventions, and properly documents using progress / service notes.
• Assists with the client admission process by completing all required documentation accurately.
• Searches clients and their belongings for contraband upon admission and as required.
• Works with clients to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Ensures healthy menu planning, food shopping, and meal preparation through coordination and assistance.
• Monitors clients' medication and assists with attending appointments.
• Works with clients to maintain the residence on a daily basis including chores and light housekeeping duties.
• May be required to provide physical assistance and close supervision.
• Maintains and complies with regulations as applicable for DMH, HUD, BSAS, and DPH.
• Assists individuals with intervention work as outlined in their treatment plans.
• Leads skill development and / or other groups as assigned.
• Redirects clients as needed to provide a safe environment.
• Provides crisis intervention and support.
• Performs program cleaning, including laundry and clerical work as assigned.
• Notifies supervisor of any identified problem or deficiency in the program.
• Reviews resident records, medication logs, and treatment plans for completeness and accuracy as assigned.
• Answers telephone in a professional manner while documenting all relevant information.
• Monitors client location and condition per program regulations.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities :

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrating Standards of Respect.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications :

License / Certification / Education :

Required :

• Residential Counselor I : Minimum of a high school diploma / GED / HiSet required.
• Residential Counselor II : Requires a Bachelor's degree; preferably in psychology or human services.
• Driving Requirements :
• Current valid US-Issued driver's license for specific programs.
• Must be able to pass a CORI background check.

Preferred :

• Associates degree.
• Certification in addiction counseling or a minimum of 2 years' experience in the substance abuse field.

Experience / Skills :

Required :

• Understanding of addiction and recovery.
• Demonstrates person-centered strength-based communication.
• Demonstrates effective communication with staff, peers, and other professionals.
• Ability to observe, document, teach, and respond to mental and physical health needs.
• Awake Overnight Residential Counselors : Must remain awake and alert during the overnight shift.

Preferred :

Previous human services experience.

Department-specific competencies will be developed and maintained in individual departments.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions :

Work is considered medium. May be required to lift up to 10 lbs frequently and up to 20 lbs occasionally. Work is indoors in a patient-facing environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health. If you share our Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team.

If you are unable to submit an application due to assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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