Direct Care Counselor - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CBHC)

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Brien Center for Mental Health

Direct Care Counselor - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CBHC)

Pittsfield, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    All days and shifts available! Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shifts!!

    **** ** General Description**

    To Provide milieu support to individuals admitted to the Adult CCS.

    ** Essential Job Functions**

    • Teach ADL skills including budgeting, menu planning, cooking, shopping, doctor appointments, housing, cleaning and leisure activities in-group and individual settings
    • Provide transportation for individuals
    • Participate in all relevant staff meetings, treatment team meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency meetings
    • Keep supervisor well informed and update collateral services when needed
    • Report any incidents, accidents, injuries or medication errors to your supervisor according to agency policy
    • Assist with the development, implementation and facilitation of peer run groups
    • Assist with the scheduling, implementation and facilitation of peer run activities

    Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or GED required
    • Peer certified and/or recovery coach preferred, 2 or 4-year degree in related field preferred
    • Relevant experience preferred, will train
    • CPR Certified, or obtain CPR certification within first 3 months of employment
    • Able to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information Check and RMV check
    • Drivers License and ability to use a personally insured vehicle for agency business

    ** Skills:**

    • Ability to write clear concise reports incorporating observations of individuals’ behavior
    • Proficient knowledge of computers

    ** Working Conditions:**

    • Work at residential site
    • Able to work or travel inside and outside as needed in varying weather conditions

    Physical Requirements and Conditions

    • Manual & visual dexterity; correctable
    • Lifting Maximums: weight of grocery bags and/or laundry baskets
    • Push, pull, stand, reach overhead and twist
    • Able to bend at the knees, waist and lower self to the ground or floor without assistance
    • Able to physically climb and descend stairs without assistance Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions