SUB - Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Mental Health

Howard Center • Burlington, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide support services to adults who have intensive needs that live in Howard Center short term or long-term residences. Ensure a safe, healthy, and functional environment while providing direct service to adult clients. In this position you could train to work in up to 5 acute-level residential/group homes, each one unique in population, structure and shifts. A Substitute Acute Residential Counselor covers shifts due to vacancies and planned/unplanned time off and has the full responsibilities of an Acute Residential Counselor.

Requirements

• Two years of combination in experience, skills and/or education working with adults that experience mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or another human services field
• Valid driver's license and transportation

Responsibilities

• Develop healthy therapeutic relationships with adult residents
• Manage, assess and adjust the social and physical environments to ensure appropriate supervision and crisis management
• Support residents in creating and following safety plans and crisis plans
• Assist residents with de-escalation and conflict mediation
• Assist with program operations, staff training, and resident daily living functions, such as meal/menu preparation, household maintenance/organization and personal care
• Conduct overall health monitoring and medication administration and/or oversight

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Retirement through 401(k)
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed