Per Diem Milieu Counselor (Evenings, Overnights, Weekends)

Ellenhorn LLC • Arlington, MA

42d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides primary support for residential clients. This is a per diem position that includes evening, weekend, and overnight shifts.

Requirements

• 1-3 years knowledge and experience working with persons with severe mental illness
• Must have skills and competencies to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses as well as family and other members or the clients’ network
• Must be committed to a process of knowledge and skills development
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have great typing skills
• Must have valid driver’s license, clean drivers records and a dependable insured automobile

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a 24-hour facility
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for residential clients.
• Provide transportation to clients as needed.
• Ensure clients know their schedules and make it to their appointments.
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping (laundry, trash, dish washing, light cleaning, etc).
• Attend and participate in various outings and activities with clients.
• Socialize with clients daily.
• Complete clinical notes for every shift.
• Collaborate with PACT primary and enforce behavioral plans created by PACT teams.
• Review staff log daily.
• Complete scheduled client room checks and searches.
• Responsible for shift opening/closing tasks.
• Observe medication observation.
• Occasional cooking
• Light cleaning
• Other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level