Position Details

Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Lakeview $1000 Sign On Bonus

"We value the many contributions of our staff, and we recognize that every person, every job, contributes to the well-being of the children, adults, and families we serve. I hope you will consider joining one of our many teams to make a difference in the lives of so many of our neighbors and community members."

-Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer

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Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Lakeview

Employees in this position may be eligible for up to $5,000 in grant-funded tuition or loan assistance

Create a safe and supportive home environment for adults with mental health issues. 

Lakeview is a long-term recovery-based Howard Center group home for 16 adults with mental health challenges. Many of our residents have lived together for decades, and several of our dedicated team members have worked at Lakeview for decades as well.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a stable, therapeutic environment
  • Implement treatment plans
  • Teach independent living skills
  • Provide supportive counseling, medication management, and crisis intervention
  • Help residents strengthen coping and symptom management skills 
  • Maintain the safety of the house by monitoring who is coming and going

Requirements:

  • Experience working with individuals experiencing major mental illness and substance abuse issues.
  • Ability to handle crisis situations, work in a team environment and maintain respectful relationships is essential
  • Valid driver's license and transportation

Structure:

  • Full-time
  • Union
  • Non-exempt
  • Starting at $21.66 an hour
  • We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

  • Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
  • Comprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
  • Two Dental options through Delta Dental
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employer 401(k) contributions 
  • Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
  • Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Childcare Stipend
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee referral program with financial payment
  • Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
  • Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
  • Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
  • Employee Referral and Sign on bonuses are subject to Howard Center policy for internal and external applicants. 

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence. 

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce.  Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.