PRN Residential Counselor

Position Summary:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, hands-on counseling and support to residents to promote emotional well-being, independence, and community reintegration.
• Supervise and assist residents with daily living activities and household responsibilities, maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive environment.
• Support residents in identifying, establishing, and working toward individualized treatment and rehabilitation goals.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and structured activities that enhance coping skills, socialization, and community readiness.
• Ensure resident safety during transportation to and from appointments and community activities.
• Accurately document resident progress, observations, and service needs in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
• Maintain required certifications (CPR, medication, and sensitivity training) and adhere to all health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Model positive behaviors, reinforce healthy decision-making, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, case reviews, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Uphold resident confidentiality at all times and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Workplace Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Cultural Competence and Adaptability
• Screening and Assessment
• Care Planning and Coordination
• Systems-Oriented Practice
• Practice-Based Learning and Quality Improvement
• Technologically Proficient
• Additional Competency Based on Program
  • Substance Use Disorder Programs
    • Establishes rapport, gathers clinical data, assesses readiness for treatment; and applies criteria for diagnosis
    • Screens for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, withdrawal symptoms, co-occurring mental health conditions, and risk of harm to self or others.
    • Interprets screening results to determine treatment priorities
  • Children and Youth Programs
    • Demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate developmental milestones.
    • Formulates measurable, individualized treatment goals and objectives.
  • Housing Support Services for Homeless Clients
    • Applies evidence-based or accepted case management practices.
    • Demonstrates communication and advocacy skills.
    • Understands and complies with Fair Housing rules and regulations.
  • Security Personnel Only
    • Understands and complies with the agency's channel of communication
    • Understands the distinction between administrative and clinical seclusion or restraint.
    Knows how to respond appropriately to critical incidents and unusual events.
    

Education, Work Experience and/or Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field (preferred); or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of two years of direct care experience in a mental health or residential/institutional setting, working with adults with chronic mental illness.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (required).
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, independent thinking, and appropriate decision-making under all circumstances, including crisis situations.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to analyze work, set goals, develop plans, and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate documentation and utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems (preferred)
• Ability to demonstrate professional boundaries, ethical practice, and cultural competence in all interactions.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• The employee must occasionally move about to accomplish tasks, adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Ability to drive a vehicle

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