JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part Time, 16 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Saturday and Sunday, 3pm-11pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: TSP, East Windsor, CT

PC#: 2252

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM

TSP is a Supported Apartment Program for Young Adults ages 18-25 and is staffed 24/7 by a multidisciplinary team consisting of an Employment Specialist, Therapist, Residential Counselors, Administrative Assistant, Residential Supervisor and Program Director. TSP provides services focused on teaching daily living skills, social and recreational skills, time management skills, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, coping skills and symptom management skills; with the ultimate goal of helping Young Adults transition to independent living. TSP offers these services through both group and individual modalities. If you enjoy working with a team, the energy of Young Adults, and the ability to have a positive effect on the future of Young Adults, TSP may be the program for you!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• TSP is very much a team setting and requires strong teamwork in order to successfully meet the needs of the clients.
• Clients live in shared apartments in close proximity to the staff office.

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:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma and/or Associate’s degree with minimum 2 years relevant experience.

Experience: Experience working with chronic and persistent mentally ill clients in a residential group home or supported living setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire or according to program requirements. Valid driver’s license, own vehicle and no fault insurance. Knowledge and safe practice of CT State Motor Vehicle Laws.

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
• Career development
  • Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
  • Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
  • Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
• Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
• Employee-lead resource groups
• Leadership luncheons with our CEO
• Join any one of our agency committees!
• Stay informed with frequent updates
  • Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
  • Monthly newsletters
• And much, much more…!
• Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION*:

$17.00 minimum- $24.48 maximum, dependent 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 sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated 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.

Education

Preferred
• Bachelors or better