Residential Counselor: Mills House- 7104

Job Title: Residential Counselor

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Scheduled Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 7am-11pmProgram/Location: Mills House, Windsor, CT

About the Program: Mills House is a community-based group home which provides 24 hour staffing and a built in therapeutic component for 5 boys aged 14-21 who have experienced serious emotional and behavioral problems, and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. The home allows the boys to live in a more familial, natural setting within the community. The program emphasizes maximizing each boy's ability to develop skills for living successfully outside of an institutional setting through the participation in normative community activities.

About the Position: Residential Counselor

Duties & Responsibilities: Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies. Monitor self-administration of client medications in accordance with the agency medication policies and procedure as program may require. Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to effectively collaborate with co-workers and clients. Teaches and assists all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living. Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor. Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one intervention as directed by the treatment plan. Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed. Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs. Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards. Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned. Additional duties as required.

Education: High School diploma or GED required.

Experience: Two years' experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license required with good driving record. Compensation*: Starting at $19.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience. CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!