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The Tamarisk Place
Residential Counselor/Group Home
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$45,857 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Residential Technician Prior work experience in group home setting preferred. High school diploma or GED required. When applying, please be sure to include an updated resume. Duties assigned to this job description include, but are not limited to, the following; Monitor consumers in residential setting Assist in preparing scheduled and planned meals and snacks for residents. Document behavior and activity. Administer proper medications and supplements to residents. Ensure residents attend individual, family and group therapy. Transport residents to appointments, school or extracurricular activities as necessary. Identify signs of a resident's potential harm to self or others, and addresses these accordingly. Enforce disciplinary action as necessary. Engages residents in therapeutic manner. Provides emotional support for residents. Consults with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and therapists to ensure streamlined and top quality care for residents