Residential Counselor Part-time, and Substitute

Lund seeks a Residential Counselor to provide essential parenting and life skills support in our therapeutic living community. As part of a team of Residential Counselors, this role guides residents in their daily routines, helping them develop life skills, socialization techniques, and personal responsibility while maintaining a structured and supportive environment.

Residential Counselors are positive role models, offering mentorship and encouragement while implementing individualized treatment plans. They monitor resident progress, provide crisis intervention, and help create a safe, nurturing space where residents can thrive. This role will include setting clear and consistent boundaries, supervising daily schedules, assisting with household responsibilities, and supporting personal hygiene and self-care routines. Additionally, they collaborate with the treatment team to report on progress and challenges, ensuring each resident receives the care they need.

Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Teach and supervise meal preparation
• Explain daily routine, schedules, and activities to new residents
• Transport residents when necessary
• Provide on-site respite care to infants and young children in the program as necessary
• Administer medications, breathalyzers, and urinalysis once trained to do so
• Complete daily and monthly documentation as required
• Report to Shift Supervisor and Associate Director when incidents/discussions appear harmful, dangerous, or inappropriate and need further exploration and action
• Assist with floor coverage and planning as needed to ensure adequate staffing levels

The hourly rate is $24/hr for PT or FT roles, and $21 for substitutes. $2.50 shift differential for overnight and weekend shifts.