What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor position at Second Story?
Second Story for Teens in Crisis is an adolescent group home located in Vienna, VA. We are looking for an individual to work as a full-time Residential Counselor. This is an excellent introduction to case management and crisis counseling in the mental health/social services field. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, adaptable, culturally competent, and eager to learn with strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Responsibilities:
- Support residents through the daily house schedule
- Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy living environment
- Provide clinical case management, including case notes and treatment plans
- Answer crisis hotline calls
- Conduct intakes and discharges
Schedule (non-negotiable):
- Monday: 3:30pm-11:30pm
- Tuesday: 3:30pm-11:30pm
- Wednesday: 10:30am-6pm
- Thursday: 3:30pm-11:30pm
- Friday: OFF
- Saturday: OFF
- Sunday: 7:30am-4pm
Qualifications:
- REQUIRED: Must have a bachelor’s degree (preferably in psychology, social work, human services, or a related field)
- REQUIRED: Must be willing to undergo background investigations prior to employment and become certified in CPR/First Aid and Medication Management
- PREFERRED: Prior experience in the mental health field, especially with teens
- PREFERRED: Ability to speak Spanish
Salary:
This position pays $23 per hour (or $24 per hour for candidates who speak Spanish fluently).
Benefits:
Second Story offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including paid vacation and sick leave; annual merit-based salary increases for employees in good standing; free health insurance for staff (and reduced rates for family members); a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that partially covers your individual deductible; low-cost dental and vision insurance; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; access to an employee discount program; plus, (after one year of service) enrollment in a Simple-IRA retirement plan with employer matching.
Equal Opportunities:
Second Story is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to fair and merit-based employment practices and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Vienna, VA 22182 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $24