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Whitmarsh House
Residential Counselor
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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.
$41,442 / year median in Rhode Island
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Residential Counselor Whitmarsh House Providence, RI Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17 - $20 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Computer operation CPR Certification CPI Certification Computer literacy Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Driver's License Bachelor's degree Driving Computer skills Social Work Gym experience Full Job Description Do you have a passion for helping others? Interested in becoming part of an amazing team that focuses on enriching the lives of youth and adults with behavioral and developmental disabilities? Then this is an excellent opportunity for you! Whitmarsh is a CARF accredited agency that offers integrated Residential care for Adolescent and Young Men between the ages of 13 to 21 in our Adolescent Developemental Disabilites Program (ADDP) and our Bridge Program for Supervised Living (BPSL). Whitmarsh has a strong commitment to ensuring that all our residents are given the best care possible through compassion, guidance, and opportunity. Applicants will be working as a team, within the therapeutic milieu, in developing and maintaining a positive and safe treatment environment for our residents. We work with our residents to provide an opportunity to grow, have positive change, and further their life-skills. Whitmarsh is now Hiring for Full-Time Residential Counselor who is available to work the following hours: 3:00pm - 11pm week days and weekends, 2nd shift and 1st on the week-ends•(These are the required shifts for this position.) Staffing activities include, but are not limited to: Assisting in daily living and independent living skills problem solving skills and social skills development educational advocacy self-care training behavioral management programming community integration programming job search training treatment planning case management transportation facilities management accompanying residents to the gym knowledge of nutrition and wellness (fitness) is preferred All Residential Counselor Applicants must: Have a Bachelors level education in Psychology, Social work or similar fields or 3 or more years experience as a Residential Counselor role Have a valid driver's license and proof of Insurance Undergo a BCI/Fingerprinting check Own a reliable car with valid inspection Provide Motor Vehicle Report from Dept. of Motor Vehicles.