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JOB TITLE : Residential Counselor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Part-Time, 16 hours / wk
SCHEDULED HOURS : Saturday 8am-4pm & Sunday 4pm-12am
PROGRAM / LOCATION : Brook House, Enfield, CT
PC# : 1008
ABOUT THE PROGRAM : Brook House
A community based group home that provides 24 hour staffing and a built-in therapeutic component for 5 girls, aged 13-18 who have experienced trauma and loss, who have serious emotional and behavioral problems and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. Brook House allows the girls to live in a more normal, natural setting within a community, while providing a high level of support and structure.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :
- Great way to get your foot in the mental health field.
- Opportunity to grow your skills and take part of trainings.
- Grow invaluable relationships with the clients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Demonstrates an understanding of child development relevant to the age group of the home worked in, demonstrates an understanding of the actual developmental levels of youth in the home, and intervenes to promote development and adjusts expectations by taking in to account developmental understanding.Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of family / kinship connections to youth in our homes and supports those connections by welcoming parents, relatives, and caregivers on visits and facilitating planned contacts with families in the program, the community, and the family / relative home.Demonstrates an ability to form and maintain positive, nurturing relationships with youth by building trust and supporting competencies through interest and active engagement.Demonstrates the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to : emotional regulation, age appropriate activities and competencies, and living in a home-like setting. Plan and actively participate in activities to support and increase skills and competencies.Demonstrates an empathic understanding of complex trauma and its effects including abuse, loss, and neglect that youth bring to placement. Incorporating that understanding in interactions with youth and responses to pain based behavior.Demonstrates an awareness of the physical and emotional environment by contributing to the home being a place that is emotionally and physically safe, nurturing, appropriately engaging and stimulating, which fosters growth and resilience.Support routines of youth through assisting and supervising wake-up, bedtime, personal care routines, completion of chores and laundry, meals, meal preparation, recreational activities, homework supervision and assistance.Transport youth when necessary.QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : Bachelor's degree preferred, or Associates degree with minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Experience : Substantial childcare experience required.
Licensure / Certification / Registration : DCF Medication Administration Certification, First Aid, CPR, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certification and CARE Training Certification are required to be successfully completed before the end of the new employee probation period and are required to be maintained throughout employment. Agency scheduled and required trainings, E-Learning trainings as assigned, and any other program specific training as scheduled.
Why Join CHR?
Award-Winning Workplace :
Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!Generous Time Off :
Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!Retirement Savings :
Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.Comprehensive Insurance :
Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!Education & Tuition Support :
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC / HRSA at select sites).Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges / universities.Career Development :
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!Clinical supervision and / or mentoring available at many programs.Internal career fairs : connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.Wellness Program :
Annual wellness stipend.FREE 24 / 7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!Employee Involvement :
Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!Stay Informed :
Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.And So Much More :
Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
COMPENSATION RANGE
Starting at $17.00 / hr min., and up commensurate upon experience.
Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of a strict calculation process, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program / location differentials and / or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
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