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Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Seventy Two:

The Acute Residential Counselor Adult position provides support services to adults who have intensive needs that live in Howard Center short term or long-term residences and/or crisis programs. This role ensures a safe, healthy, and functional environment while providing direct service to adult clients. This role also provides guidance and assistance in order to help clients meet their individual goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive counseling, medication management, and crisis intervention, as needed
• Help residents strengthen coping and symptom management skills
• Help maintain the overall functioning and cleanliness of the house
• Work with residents on modeling home life and independent living skills
• Maintain the safety of the house by monitoring who is coming and going
• Use sound independent judgement when responding to a crisis

Requirements:

• A combination of skills, experience and/or education
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain respectful relationships is essential
• Ability to demonstrate competence with adults experiencing emotional challenges

Structure:

• Part time, 7.5 hrs
• AFSCME Union
• Non-exempt
• Starting at $21.66 an hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Retirement through 401(k)
• 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!

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 and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.