What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor I | ACCS position at Gandara Center?
Why Work for Gandara:
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Benefits:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title: Residential Counselor
Work Location: Springfield, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
The ACCS Outreach (Residential Counselor I) assists Persons Served in need of psychiatric services acquire the skills necessary to live independently in the community. They work within the agency's team model, establishing open communication, support and accountability among co-workers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides crisis intervention
- Adheres to program policy and procedure manual
- Participates in team approach, sharing responsibility for Person's services
- Notifies supervisory staff immediately in the event of a crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the program
- Assists clients with activities of daily living e.g. personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, money management, etc
- Transports clients in matters related to service delivery, e.g. medical appointment, shopping, job interview, vocational program, banking, laundry
- Administer medication accordance with MAP policies and procedures
- Deals with entry and termination issues
- Provides for and participates in clients treatment plans
- Interacts with clients in order to assess needs, provide information, discuss problems, identify patterns and stressors, and encourage growth and development
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least one year experience working with population preferred
- High School diploma
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
