Milieu Counselor 3

Broward House, Inc.•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County in HIV care and prevention, housing, and behavioral health. The Milieu Counselor 3 provides quality care to residents by assisting with daily activities, taking vital signs, and offering emotional support. The role reports to the Director of Residential Services and takes direction from the licensed nurse on duty. The shift is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., 40 hours per week, including rotating holidays. The counselor works with a high-risk and vulnerable client population, including chemically dependent people. Duties include facilitating groups, supporting residents’ daily needs and activities, monitoring residents and the facility, providing interventions as directed, and helping maintain a safe and supportive environment. The role may also provide support to CNA and Dietary Aide duties and basic maintenance at residential and behavioral health facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must pass the SAMHSA SOAR online course.
Must pass drug and background screenings, including Level 2 federal background and motor vehicle screening.
Ability to drive company vehicles to transport clients as needed.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse populations in public settings.
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and meet established deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Knowledge of basic risk-reduction methods.
Basic individual intervention and group facilitation skills.
Ability to work under pressure, assess changing priorities and competing deadlines, and manage several tasks simultaneously.
Must be physically and mentally fit to respond to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of substance abuse training and/or one year of job-related experience.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and experience conducting intervention and prevention services with minority and at-risk populations.
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole skills.
Knowledge of community and county resources.
Basic knowledge of maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

Prepare and facilitate evening and weekend groups, including life skills, social rehabilitation, and psychoeducational groups.
Provide interventions and complete tasks assigned by the nurse on duty and management team, including drug screenings.
Orient new residents and treatment participants, including completing intake paperwork.
Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report changes to the nurse on duty and management team.
Monitor clients through periodic assigned checks and timely scheduled rounds.
Regularly monitor the property and immediately report unsafe conditions or practices.
Monitor, transport, and supervise social activities on and off the facility.
Provide emotional support and engage clients in activities appropriate to their functioning and ability to participate.
Explain and apply facility rules and regulations to support client safety and emotional security.
Provide support for CNA and Dietary Aide duties as required.
Provide basic maintenance support to residential and behavioral health facilities.
Maintain interaction and visibility with clients throughout the shift; understand resident rights and provide strength-based support, redirection, and guidance as needed.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, program meetings, and training as determined by the supervisor.
Engage, counsel, manage, and motivate clients, and work effectively with high-risk and vulnerable populations, including chemically dependent persons.
Drive company vehicles, including a 10–12 passenger van, to transport clients to appointments and meetings as needed.