at Sweetser in Saco 04072, United States
Job Description
Residential Support Counselor – Overnight – Part-Time
Job Code:13201
Location:Saco 04072
Department:Adult PNMI
FT/PT Status:Full Time
Summary:
Sweetser is hiring for the Adult Residential Unit in Saco!
$19 hourly with a $2.50 differential between the hours of 10pm-8am!
$2,500 Sign on Bonus!
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 8pm-8am
Residential Support Counselors support individuals with mental illness within the framework of recovery and resiliency providing a positive environment which fosters the development of independent living skills, while monitoring and role modeling health and safety.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Provide a positive emotional support and supervision to residents.
+ Assist individuals to reach their goals and improve skills for independent living.
+ Encourage and support the resident’s efforts to maintain their health status through hygiene, diet, exercise, rest and utilization of coping strategies.
+ Encourage and support resident’s efforts to increase opportunities for social contact, vocational development, skill development for independent living, psychosocial rehabilitation and access to community resources.
+ Facilitate administration of medications and complete required documentation.
+ Work collaboratively as a member of a team.
+ Assure quality in work performed to facilitate the delivery of quality services.
+ Understand and follow all Sweetser health and safety policies.
+ Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
+ Valid state driver’s license.
+ Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.
+ One (1) year of experience providing direct care and/or crisis intervention to adults in a related field.
+ Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
+ High School diploma or GED.
+ MHRT-I state certification or eligibility for and completion of certification within 60 days of employment.
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