HCBS Residential House Counselor

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP • Winston-Salem, NC

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Youth Haven Services residential program is growing, and we are looking for an additional staff to join our residential program at our Winston-Salem group home location. We are seeking a full-time, 2nd shift staff to work on Monday to Friday from 3pm to 11pm. Our Residential Program serves clients in DSS custody and care who are need of placement. The main function of the home will be to provide a safe therapeutic environment while a long-term placement can be secured. If you are interested in working with this population and helping with this new service for the community, please apply.
Position Summary: Residential House Counselor provides direct care and rehabilitative services for clients in the residential program. Provides behavioral modification interventions as outlined in their Person-Centered Plan. Responsible for the overall safety and welfare of clients.

Requirements

• High School Graduate / Equivalent
• 0-1 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

• Professional Certification 1-3 years of experience
• Technical School / 1 Year College 3-5 years of experience
• Technical School / 2 Years College / Associate’s Degree 5-8 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree 8-10 years of experience
• Master’s Degree 10+ years of experience
• Advanced Licensure

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with skill building activities such as independent living skills, socialization, adaptation and symptom monitoring / management skills
• Provide therapeutic mentoring, anger management and social skills training.
• Provide behavioral modifications as approved and outlined in their person-centered plans.
• Review client information and person-centered plans to understand needs, limitations, strengths and goals of individuals served.
• Responsible for shift cleaning, meal prep, bed checks.
• Transport clients as needed and necessary.
• Complete documentation [on client progress] as outlined by program guidelines on a timely basis.
• Maintain all other records and complete paperwork as required
• Other duties as assigned/required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED