Residential Counselor 2

Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin•Ramsey, MN

163d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience and well-being as Residential Counselor 2 at Bar None in St. Francis! Shift Details: Full-time – 40 hours/week Compensation: $20/hr Location: 22426 St. Francis Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN 55303 About the job: Responsible for the supervision and management of the residents. Act as a lead on shift and be accountable for the implementation of treatment plans and documentation of resident's functioning within the treatment environment. Provide leadership to Residential Counselor team with healthy role modeling, training, feedback, and coaching.

Requirements

BA/BS in Human Services, Social Services or equivalent experience
Must be 21 years of age
Valid driver's license in good standing

Nice To Haves

One-year exemplary performance as a Residential Counselor preferred
Entry-level position into the mental health career field

Responsibilities

Promote and assists in the development of a wholesome and therapeutic environment
Apply job knowledge to unit duties and tasks
Support and implement individual treatment plans and programs
Plan and participate in all recreational and educational programming for residents
Provides life skills training and management as directed by the needs of the program participant
Plan and coordinate special program functions and free time on the unit
Ensure adequate staff coverage
Provide medication administration to residents, checking med administration for completions
Work within and support the agency’s treatment philosophy
Provide leadership and direction to other Counselors