What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor position at Human Services, Inc.?
Human Services, Inc. is a recovery driven community mental health center serving the Chester County community for more than 50 years. HSI is committed to providing industry leading comprehensive treatment and recovery modalities adults and children experiencing serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
HSI is currently looking for Residential Counselors to warmly and genuinely engage with residents in a 55-bed facility while providing modeling and coaching in the activities of daily living.
Residential Counselor positions include FULL-TIME, PART-TIME AND PRN available in Phoenixville, PA.
The Residential Counselor is responsible for:
- Coach people receiving residential supports in Recovery based symptom management.
- Teach residents in some of the activities of daily living including but not limited to personal hygiene, meal preparation, house keeping, etc.
- Transport residents to and from different appointments or teach individuals to use public transportation.
- Occasionally manage crisis situations.
- Observing residents self-administer medications and assure documentation is complete.
- Monitor individuals for changes in physical and general health status.
- Document the daily progress of client skill building using electronic medical record system.
The following clearances are required: FBI/Child Abuse History/PA Criminal History/PA Driver’s License. Employees must maintain a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to warmly and genuinely engage with residents, family members, co-workers and supervisors.
EEOC Statement: Human Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protested status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
