What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor position at Second Story?
Second Story for Teens in Crisis is an adolescent group home located in Vienna, VA. We are looking for an individual of any experience level to work as a full-time Residential Counselor. This is an excellent introduction to case management and crisis counseling in the mental health/social services field. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, adaptable, culturally competent, and eager to learn with strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Responsibilities:
- Support residents through the daily house schedule
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy living environment
- Provide clinical case management, including case notes and treatment plans
- Answer crisis hotline calls
- Conduct intakes and discharges
Schedule (non-negotiable):
- Sunday: 3:30pm-11:30pm
- Monday: OFF
- Tuesday: 3:30pm-11:30pm
- Wednesday: 11am-7pm
- Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm
- Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
- Saturday: OFF
Qualifications:
- REQUIRED:Must have a bachelor’s degree (preferably in psychology, social work, human services, or a related field)
- REQUIRED: Must be willing to undergo a background investigation prior to employment and become certified in CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration
- PREFERRED: Prior experience in the mental health field, especially with teens
- PREFERRED: Ability to speak Spanish
Salary:
This position pays $21 per hour (or $22 per hour for candidates who speak Spanish fluently).
Benefits:
Second Story offers a competitive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave; annual merit-based salary increases for employees in good standing; free health insurance for staff (and reduced rates for family members); a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that partially covers your individual deductible; low-cost dental and vision insurance; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; access to an employee discount program; plus, (after one year of service) enrollment in a Simple-IRA retirement plan with employer matching.
Diversity:
Second Story is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate based on age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Vienna, VA 22182 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22