What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor position at Daybreak Inc.?
FULL TIME HORICON
Do you have a passion for helping those living with mental illness? Do you feel there is more that can be done to support this population? Do you enjoy teaching by example and encouraging others to complete tasks in a way that reinforces positively? Daybreak may be the job you are looking for.
We provide an environment of support, growth, and encouragement in a family setting. Our goal is to make a difference in the lives of our clients by teaching techniques to manage their disability in a supporting and encouraging environment.
We practice gentle yoga & mindfulness meditation as daily programming.
We promote good health & eating habits with support from our own gardens.
We believe that success with completion of a project that one is invested in can be very therapeutic and rewarding. Our clients take part in “Daybreak Gardens” horticultural program which includes seasonal planting, propagating, and preparing of produce. This produce is then sold to our local neighborhood through our own produce stands.
If this seems like an environment you would like to be a part of, please consider applying.
We will train the right person but having a CBRF certification is a plus.
$14 to $20 an hour for Residential Counselor I position with verifiable documentation of work performed with Daybreak’s target population. i.e., the severely and persistently mentally ill, secondarily developmentally disabled, AODA and correctional clients.
. No physical daily personal care assistance required.
We Offer:
- Paid certification and training
- 48 hours earned sick leave after one year
- 80 hours vacation after one year
- Paid holidays after 6 months, with holidays worked paid at double time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CBRF Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $20
