What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Counselor position at MercyOne?
Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:House of Mercy Rehabilitation Residential Center for Women with Addiction
Part-Time: 40 hours biweekly
Day Shift (8-hour shift): Monday, Friday and every other weekend
The MercyOne Resident Counselor supports the educational and treatment related initiatives of House of Mercy’s adult programs. Primarily serves as a teacher, coach, mentor, and role model to adult resident’s and their children. Supports clients through the provision of education and treatment supports in connection with identified clinical initiatives and interventions in the areas of: chemical dependency; daily living skills; parenting; self-sufficiency; behavioral/mental health; and, relationships. Provides behavioral health intervention services to identified children and adults.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:● Establishes rapport and develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients. Consistently maintains and employs a therapeutic perspective/approach when dealing with clients, their children, visitors and staff. Maintains appropriate professional boundaries avoiding dual relationships.● Participates in the admission process for all adult halfway house/residential care program residents utilizing a warm, compassionate and empathic manner to ensure that they feel welcome, appreciated, and understood. Orients new residents to program guidelines and expectations.● Observes resident interactions, appropriately intervenes when behaviors are not consistent with expectations, and teaches/coaches/role models conflict resolution/problem-solving skills as a means for effectively managing differences.● Facilitates Life Skills groups teaching essential skills necessary for independent living. On a daily basis models and mentors residents and their children on basic living tasks. ● Provides education and treatment supports in connection with identified clinical initiatives and interventions in the areas of: substance use disorders; daily living skills; parenting; self-sufficiency; behavioral/mental health; and, relationships.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED:
Part-Time: 40 hours biweekly
Day Shift (8-hour shift): Monday, Friday and every other weekend
The MercyOne Resident Counselor supports the educational and treatment related initiatives of House of Mercy’s adult programs. Primarily serves as a teacher, coach, mentor, and role model to adult resident’s and their children. Supports clients through the provision of education and treatment supports in connection with identified clinical initiatives and interventions in the areas of: chemical dependency; daily living skills; parenting; self-sufficiency; behavioral/mental health; and, relationships. Provides behavioral health intervention services to identified children and adults.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:● Establishes rapport and develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients. Consistently maintains and employs a therapeutic perspective/approach when dealing with clients, their children, visitors and staff. Maintains appropriate professional boundaries avoiding dual relationships.● Participates in the admission process for all adult halfway house/residential care program residents utilizing a warm, compassionate and empathic manner to ensure that they feel welcome, appreciated, and understood. Orients new residents to program guidelines and expectations.● Observes resident interactions, appropriately intervenes when behaviors are not consistent with expectations, and teaches/coaches/role models conflict resolution/problem-solving skills as a means for effectively managing differences.● Facilitates Life Skills groups teaching essential skills necessary for independent living. On a daily basis models and mentors residents and their children on basic living tasks. ● Provides education and treatment supports in connection with identified clinical initiatives and interventions in the areas of: substance use disorders; daily living skills; parenting; self-sufficiency; behavioral/mental health; and, relationships.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field from an accredited program, preferred.
- CADC Certification, preferred.
- Heartsaver AED (Infant, Child and Adult) within four (4) months of hire.
- Valid Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
- Medication Management Certification to be completed within three (3) months of hire.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within thirty (30) days of employment.
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