What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR- YOUNG ADULT SERVICES position at BHcare Inc.?
Job Details
Job Location
6-8 Woodbridge Avenue, Ansonia, CT - Ansonia, CT
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
17.74 - $24.86 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Afternoon / evening
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Residential Counselor- Young Adult Services
Position Summary : The Residential Counselors performs all a variety of duties which includes but is not limited to the following : provision of assistance in all areas of daily living, community integration, education, counseling and management of finances. The counselors provide emotional support and on-site integrated, goal-oriented, individualized services to assist program residents with developing and optimizing their strengths, skills, and available resources. The counselors demonstrate respect and empathy for the individual and consideration for his / her dignity and self-esteem while providing teaching and skill-building focused on developing independence while optimizing their quality of life.
This position is 16 hours per week. The hours are as follows :
Saturday-Sunday : 3pm-11pm
Accountable and responsible for the following results
- Assist in the daily operation of the program including but not limited to items on the assignment sheet.
- Utilize all required assessment tools (e.g. LIST) to assess client's functionality and mental health status, needs and preference, and ongoing appropriateness of services.
- Assist clients in developing and implementing individual recovery plans. Coordinate recovery planning to include members of client's treatment team and clients' natural supports. Conduct regular reviews of recovery plans (minimally every 3 months) and modify as needed.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand the IDDT (Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment) principles utilizing Motivational Interviewing; implementation of ARC Trauma-Informed Practices as well as Person Centered Planning.
- Demonstrate an ability to develop a basic level of competency for providing services to clients with co-occurring disorders.
- Provide crisis assessment and intervention according to residential protocol - utilizing clinical and emergency back up as indicated. Communicate client needs with hospital emergency rooms and emergency personnel.
- Read / write in communication logs, / Shift Assignment Sheets, including hourly checks for 11 : 00pm-7 : 00am shift, and other departmental communication tools to ensure understanding and adherence to changes in client's recovery plans and / or client / programs needs or read / respond to all emails, and forward all important communications to Program Manager, Director and Clinical Team Leader.
- Assist all program clients in the areas of health and safety and in the acquisition of independent living skills, including personal hygiene, meal planning, cooking, cleaning, and money management per findings of the LIST Assessment Tool.
- Ensure appropriate referrals and linkages are made to other parts of the agency and other community resources, including clinical, vocational, psychosocial, educational and natural supports. Provide advocacy as appropriate.
- Maintain and update, on paper or electronically, client case records with required encounter / progress notes documenting progress toward goals and objectives.
- Enter daily service activities into CDT as required and ensure the data accuracy (primarily designated to overnight shift).
- Assist clients in the scheduling of personal appointments and accompany clients to appointments when necessary.
- Collaborate with nursing service who will administer client's medication.
- Provide transportation as related to YAS events / programming.
- Attend mandatory quarterly staff meetings and scheduled supervision as required.
- Attends training sessions, workshops or seminars as requested by supervisor, or as needed for professional development.
- Staff is required to remain awake and alert at all times while at the residence.
- The primary responsibility of the overnight staff is to assure the safety and well-being of all residents.
- Staff will be responsible for some cleaning.
- May perform other assignments and duties as assigned.
- Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
BHcare
Caring for our community through all stages of life.
Who We Are
BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that offers a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.
We employ a diverse and dedicated group of professionals that create and sustain programs to rebuild and change the lives of those who walk through our doors each day. We are devoted to helping our clients live to their full potential as happy, healthy and active members of our community.
Why BHcare?
Our culture and benefits are designed to promote your well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits to full-time (30 hours per week) employees :
Qualifications
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS
Salary : $18 - $25
