Community Living Counselor

Community Living Counselor 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Moosup, CT 06354 $19.00

• $21.50 an hour
• Full-time United Services, Inc.
• Connecticut 76 reviews $19.00
• $21.50 an hour
• Full-time United Services, Inc. Community Living Counselor

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Milner House Group Home Location:

Moosup, CT Seeking Community Living Counselors We are looking for dedicated, hard-working professionals to work in our licensed transitional living program in Moosup, Connecticut. Working with adults in mental health recovery to return to living independently. Work as part of a team providing individual support and group counseling in a residential setting. Milner House is a 14-bed intensively staffed transitional living facility. It serves people with severe and prolonged mental illness. The facility provides 24-hour coverage on three awake-shifts and is licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Work includes assisting and teaching individuals adult daily living skills and social and emotional skill development. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to transport clients in their own car are required.

Responsibilities include:

Medication monitoring Transporting individuals that we serve Assists individuals in addressing medical and psychiatric needs Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one-to-one interventions as directed by the treatment plan Assist in the preparation of meals Individual and group counseling Crisis intervention and risk assessment Function as part of a team in support of available services Coordinate care with providers and families as needed Documentation House cleaning Comprehensive training provided for all positions.

Schedule:

Tuesday

• Saturday:

  12:30 p.m.
• 9:00 p.m. (40
• hours) 2nd

Shift Community Living Counselor Requirements:

• 1st and 2nd shift position
• Associate's Degree plus two years of appropriate experience required or Bachelor's Degree in relevant human services field.

United Services, Inc. requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza annually.

Salary Range:

$19.00

• $21.

50 per hour depending on experience

Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency:

$19.96

• $22.

59 per hour depending on experience.

Position:

In person Community Living Counselor Benefits 4 weeks of vacation 12 holidays Paid sick time Very generous comprehensive benefit package for health, dental, life and disability insurance Training and tuition reimbursement & eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholarships Pre-tax medical and dependent care plans 403B Thrift Plan with an employer contribution after one year

• Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions United Services Inc.
• Join Our Team!

Do you want to make a direct impact in the lives of children, families and adults with social and behavioral health needs? If you have the skills, the commitment and the passion, we have the opportunity. United Services is among Connecticut's most comprehensive private, non-profit providers of behavioral health, psychosocial, chemical abuse, primary care, care coordination, wellness and prevention services to the community, and employee assistance program services for business and industry. Our primary service area is the 21 towns in northeastern Connecticut. With more than 30 programs, 12 service locations, and a dedicated staff of over 250 professionals, we are proud to continue growing in our mission of "Creating Healthy Communities" by providing top-notch, caring mental health and social services to the children, adults, families and communities of Northeastern Connecticut. Our offices are located in small town and rural settings throughout Connecticut's "Quiet Corner" within easy commuting distance from New London, CT, Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. Our three main office locations are in Mansfield Center, Dayville and Wauregan. Our staff includes psychiatrists, clinicians, social workers, psychologists, prevention specialists, case managers, advocates, and administrative and support personnel. Please consider joining our United Services team! For more information please visit http://www.unitedservicesct.org/careers/ Follow us on Facebook

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facebook.com/UnitedServicesCT/ Please forward your resume to United Services, Inc., 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT 06241 United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer

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Pay:

$19.00

• $21.

50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to comply with the annual flu vaccine requirement? Can you confirm that you meet the minimum education qualifications for this position? What is the maximum commute time you would be comfortable with to and from work? Are you interested in full-time, part-time, or per diem positions? Would you be open to being considered for all positions of employment?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person