Resident Counselor House of Mercy Full Time Day Shift

Trinity Health

106d

About The Position

Supports the educational and treatment related initiatives of House of Mercy’s adult programs. Primarily serves as a teacher, coach, mentor, and role model to adult residents and their children. Supports clients through the provision of education and treatment supports in connection with identified clinical initiatives and interventions in the areas of chemical dependency; daily living skills; parenting; self-sufficiency; behavioral/mental health; and relationships. Provides remedial services to identified children and adults.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a human service-related field from an accredited program, preferred.
• CADC Certification, preferred.
• Heartsaver AED (Infant, Child and Adult) certified through American Heart Association within three (3) months of hire.
• First Aid certification (Infant, Child and Adult) through American Heart Association or Red Cross within three (3) months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Medication Management certification to be completed within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within thirty (30) days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the admission process for all adult halfway house/residential care program residents utilizing a warm, compassionate and empathic manner to ensure that they feel welcome, appreciated, and understood.
• Orients new residents to program guidelines and expectations.
• Observes resident interactions, appropriately intervenes when behaviors are not consistent with expectations, and teaches/coaches/role models conflict resolution/problem-solving skills as a means for effectively managing differences.
• Facilitates Life Skills groups teaching essential skills necessary for independent living.
• Models and mentors residents and their children on basic living tasks.
• Provides education and treatment support in connection with identified clinical initiatives and interventions in the areas of chemical dependency; daily living skills; parenting; self-sufficiency; behavioral/mental health; and relationships.
• Consults and reviews complex situations with the treatment team as they occur.
• Utilizes knowledge/skills of intervention approaches/strategies to deal with children who are presenting behavioral challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees