Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- 6431 Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Residential Rehabilitation Counselor:

Northfield- 6431 CHR Health/ Community Health Resources/ CHR Enfield, CT Job Details Full-time From $18.27 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Tuition reimbursement Paid time off 403(b) Loan forgiveness Loan assistance Qualifications CPR Certification Driver’s License Home care Bachelor’s degree Budgeting Group home experience Banking Teaching Home & community care Entry level Full Job Description A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it’s like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE

Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time, 40 hours/wk

SCHDULED HOURS

Sunday & Monday- 12:00PM-10:00PM and Thursday & Friday 10:00PM-8:00AM

PROGRAM/LOCATION

Northfield, Enfield, CT PC#: 1032 ABOUT

THE PROGRAM

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NORTHFIELD

Northfield is a 24/7 residential program for adults with serious mental illness. We teach life skills and build healthy habits through skill-based groups and individual interactions. Residential Counselors and our therapy cat Lucy, work alongside our residents in their journey of understanding and accepting their illness and learning the skills necessary to live healthy independent lives. The care and support that we give our folks stays with them and their families long after they leave Northfield. If you want to make a lasting difference in someone’s life, this is the place to start! Lead with purpose and heart as the Program Director at Northfield, where every day is a chance to inspire growth, healing, and lasting impact. Join a compassionate team — including therapy cat Lucy — dedicated to changing lives and restoring hope for adults living with serious mental illness.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Residential Rehabilitation Counselor Position Highlights Provide Real Hope to our clients and their families Gain valuable experience in a group home setting Perfect entry level position into the behavioral health field! Duties & Responsibilities Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, TJC, and DPH licensing standards. Establish rapport and working relationship, utilizing person centered practices. Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the daily events. Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehabilitation including nutrition and wellness, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, basic home care skills, substance use education and recovery skills. 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. Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult Residential Medication policy and procedure. Collaborates and coordinates 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, training, and other meetings as assigned. Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; a minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred.

Experience:

Experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness in a residential or supported living setting preferred; experience providing skills building teaching in group format preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire or according to program requirements. Valid driver’s license required. Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace:

Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development:

FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.

Internal career fairs:

connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

Annual wellness stipend.

FREE 24/7

confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families. Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!

Employee Involvement:

Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility. Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION

•: $18.27/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked) 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! Education Required Bachelors or better Licenses & Certifications Required Driver License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.