Residential Counselor: Mills

Overview

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JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Tuesday-Saturday 4PM-12AM
PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Mills House, Windsor, CT
PC#: 1404
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Mills House

Mills House is a community-based group home which provides 24 hour staffing and a built in therapeutic component for 5 boys aged 14-21 who have experienced serious emotional and behavioral problems, and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. The home allows the boys to live in a more familial, natural setting within the community. The program emphasizes maximizing each boy's ability to develop skills for living successfully outside of an institutional setting through the participation in normative community activities.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Residential Counselor

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitor self-administration of client medications in accordance with the agency medication policies and procedure as program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to effectively collaborate with co-workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one intervention as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

• Education: High diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• L icensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

• Award-Winning Workplace:
  Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Generous Time Off:
  Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Retirement Savings:
  Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance:
  Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Education & Tuition Support:
  Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, clinical supervision/mentoring, and internal career fairs across 80+ programs statewide.
• Wellness Program:
  Annual wellness stipend; 24/7 confidential counseling, Calm app subscription for employees and families; multiple wellness activities; up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year through EAP.
• Employee Involvement:
  Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives; DEI Council and Wellness Committee; leadership luncheons with CEO.
• Stay Informed:
  Weekly video updates from CEO and monthly newsletters.
• And So Much More:
  Benefits available to all staff with eligibility considerations.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*
Starting at $17.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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