Residential counselor

Job Details

Description

TWO (2) POSITION AVALIABLE :

12 AM TO 8 AM (FT, 3RD SHIFT)

FLEX FT

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About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities.

SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive and that no one is left behind.

We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in four states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves on meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes.

It’s why we exist. Our mission is to advance inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life.

Our mission drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We want to add a Residential Counselor (RC) to our team at our newest location in Ithaca, NY. As the RC, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our residents, one of our organization's top priorities.

We are looking for someone who loves and is passionate about people and supports SJCS's mission and vision.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following :

• Prioritizing best practices in person-centered care concerning each resident’s individual dignity and integrity, including their unique goals.
• Taking care of and ensuring that our residents are safe and taken care of.
• Provide orderliness, cleanliness, and structure to the program’s day-to-day operations.
• Developing, fostering, and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with residents, their families, and the SJCS team

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not complete, as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

Qualifications

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• The ability to love and care for a diverse group of individuals.
• The ability to know professional and interpersonal boundaries.
• The ability to demonstrate a consistently empathetic and assume-the-best attitude in all interactions with residents and staff.
• The ability to stay committed to empowering residents to achieve their own individual treatment goals.
• The ability to build trust and rapport with residents from a person-centered approach while holding appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions.
• The ability to be a proactive and flexible team member, including a willingness to ask for clarification, help, and feedback as needed.
• The ability to demonstrate a calm, composed, and de-escalating demeanor and appropriately utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention skills as needed.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical mandates of maintaining patient confidentiality to adhere to the highest ethical standards and best practices in residential care.
• Knowledge of the utilization of technological tools for timely and accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment, recovery culture, concerns, issues, and trends.
• Knowledge of mental health first aid and principles of de-escalation techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, verbal and written.

Extra credit will be given if you have the following experience, education, and requirements :

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• One or more years of relevant experience (required).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field (desired).
• CRPA or working toward a CRPA certification (desired).
• CASAC or working towards CASAC certification (desired).

All SJCS employees must :

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet current funding authority requirements as required.
• Having a valid state-issued driver’s license with a current driving record in good standing is required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.

Physical and environmental conditions include :

• Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort except the normal risks or discomforts, requiring special safety precautions for operating a motor vehicle.
• Exposure to aggressive human behavior.
• Some travel less than 10%.

The hourly range for this position is $20-$21 per hour, depending on experience.

Other benefits include the following :

• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Do you think you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! To be considered, apply today on our company website, .

Last updated : 2024-11-13

Salary : $20 - $21