The Residential Counselor participates in the initial assessment, intervention, planning and re-evaluation of residents needs based on behaviors. Acts as case manager for assigned residents. Serves as a role model for residents on and off grounds for various activities. Instructs, assists, and monitors residents in accordance with rehabilitation plans. Assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create a supportive home environment for clients that are in drug recovery.
Provide sobriety support skills and treatment to clients in the residential program
Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc.
Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
Plan, coordinate and participate in residential social activities.
Transport residents to and from home, social activities, appointments and community locations as required.
Perform crisis intervention, emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance to company policy.
Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned.
Inspect housing units at least once per shift to ensure safety and home rule compliance
Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over/under medication to the supervisor.
Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene.
Provide assistance in independent living skills
Monitor and document client medication
Satisfactory completion of all client-related assessments, notes and reports
Engage in therapeutic interventions with residents within treatment parameters, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Ensure resident safety and collaborate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean and therapeutic.
Qualifications
AA (preferably in Human Services) with at least 1-year experience or BA (preferably in Psychology or Human Services).
At least 2 years of experience working in addictions
Schedule:
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Weekend availability
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)
residential counselor: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Overnight Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Mental Health Care
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