Residential Counselor, CHL Worcester, 37.5, Mixed Shifts (Linked to Evergreen)

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Performs duties using recovery-oriented principles.

2. Demonstrate person-centered strength-based communication and relationship with Persons.

3. Demonstrate effective communication with staff, peers, and other professionals.

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

5. Serve as a residential counselor for a specified number of residents as directed

6. Assists in creating a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.

7. Implement treatment plans; and interventions and properly document using progress/service notes.

8. Assist with the client admission process by completing all required documentation accurately, as required.

9. Search clients and their belongings for contraband upon admission and as required.

10. Work with clients to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) which may include but are not limited to personal hygiene and self-care skills, laundry, money management and budgeting, symptom management, relapse prevention, use of public transportation, problem solving and conflict resolution, and other interventions as necessary

11. Ensure healthy menu planning, food shopping, and meal preparation through coordination and assistance. MYR is excluded from this responsibility.

12. Monitor clients' medication, refills, documentation of medications and changes, assist with attending appointments, and safe storage. MYR is excluded from this responsibility.

13. Work with clients to maintain the residence daily including chores, bedroom upkeep, yard, and other light housekeeping duties.

14. May be required to provide physical assistance, close supervision, and other such duties. MYR is excluded from this responsibility.

15. All programs require the transport of clients in a personal vehicle or a company vehicle (if provided by the program) except Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox & TSS

16. Maintain and comply with regulations as applicable for DMH, HUD, BSAS, and DPH such as MAP Certification, Human Rights, Dual Diagnosis, Infection Control, Vital Signs, CPI, CPR, First Aid, annual compliance training and other CHL required training. All certifications must be completed within five months of starting employment

17. Assist individuals with intervention work as outlined in their treatment plans.

18. Lead skill development and/or other group(s) as assigned.

19. Redirect clients as needed to provide a safe atmosphere/environment.

20. Provide crisis intervention and support. Monitor client location and condition per program regulations.

21. Performs program cleaning, including laundry, clerical work, and/or organizing program supplies as assigned.

22. Notify the supervisor of any identified problem or deficiency in the program.

23. Review resident records, medication logs, and treatment plans for completeness and accuracy as assigned.

24. Answers telephone in a professional manner while documenting all relevant information.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Compliance with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

2. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.

3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

4. Compliance with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

5. Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.

6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Bachelor's degree.

2. A current valid issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work-related purposes including transporting clients in a personal or company vehicle, except those working in Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox, and TSS.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor's degree in the field of psychology or human services.