Responsibilities:

• Maintain and comply with regulations for DMH, HUD, BSAS and DPH MAP Certification.

• Effective communication with consumers, peers, other professionals.

• Ability to write behaviorally stated treatment plans.

• Ability to observe, document, teach and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of consumers such as community living skills.

• Serve as residential counselor for specified number of residents as requested by supervisor.

• Develop, implement and document treatment needs assessments, treatment plan, and progress reviews as part of continuous quality improvement activities.

• Work with residents to assist with activities of daily living and foster a sense of safety in the community which includes personal hygiene and self-care skills, money management and budgeting, symptom management, relapse prevention, use of public transportation and transporting, problem solving and conflict resolution, and other interventions as necessary.

• Ensure healthful menu planning, food shopping, and meal preparation through coordination and assistance.

• Monitor residents' medication, refills, documentation of medications and changes, assist with attending appointments, and safe storage.

• Lead two or more skill development or recreational group (s) per week as assigned.

• Attend teams and case conferences, and collaborate with other providers for designated residents.

• Provide outreach as designated to community-based residents.

• Prepare daily log entries, incident reports and other required paperwork to ensure the program meets the standards.

• Work with residents to maintain the residence on a daily basis including chores, bedroom upkeep, yard and other light housekeeping duties.

• Human Rights, dual diagnosis, infection control, CPR, First Aid, MAP, agency and divisional policy and procedures as well as other required

Qualifications:

• Grade C02: Residential Counselor I:HSD/GED/HiSet required; Associates degree preferred

• Grade C04: Residential Counselor II: Bachelor's degree required; degree and/or coursework in social work, counseling, psychology or related field preferred.

• Minimum oftwo years experience required

• Current valid US-issued driver's license and ability to provide registered, inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in your own vehicle

• Must be able to pass required trainings including Medication Administration Program (MAP), CPR and First Aid within first 5 months of employment

• Must be able to pass a CORI background check

• Community Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
  If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.