Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

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