Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Next Door

Maintain a therapeutic and stable residential group home for adults with severe mental illness and/or substance use issues. This home is State licensed, (Level IV) Therapeutic Community Residence, with the capacity to serve eight adults, and is always staffed by two Residential Counselors.  This is a 32-hr/wk position.

Responsibilities:

• Develop healthy therapeutic relationships with adult residents
• Manage, assess and adjust the social and physical environments to ensure appropriate supervision and crisis management
• Work with residents in assessment, care coordination and as a positive role model to assist in increasing coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and wellness plans
• Support residents in creating and following safety plans and crisis plans
• Assist residents with de-escalation and conflict mediation
• Assist with program operations, staff training, and resident daily living functions, such as meal/menu preparation, household maintenance/organization and personal care
• Provide support needed for safety in the community and/ or worksites
• Conduct overall health monitoring and medication administration and/or oversight
• Complete training and documentation as required by program

Requirements:

• Two years of experience working with individuals experiencing major mental illness or a combination of experiences, skills and education.
• Ability to handle crisis situations, work in a team environment and maintain respectful relationships is essential
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

• Part-time (32hrs/wk) Sun & Monday 7:30am-3:30pm, Tues & Wed 3pm-11pm
• Union
• Non-exempt
• Starting at $21.66 an hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Accrue 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 Disability 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 bonus is subject to Howard Center policy, for both 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