Residential Counselor 2 - Avanti
About The Position
Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience and well-being as Residential Counselor 2 at Avanti in Blaine! Shift Details: Full-time – 40 hours/week Compensation: $20/hr starting, plus $2/hr shift differential for overnights, $1 differential for PM shifts and weekends! Location: 10300 Flanders St NE, Blaine, MN 55449 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
- One-year exemplary performance as a Residential Counselor preferred
- Must meet the MN Statute 245I Mental Health Practitioner qualification.
- Must be 21 years of age
- Valid driver's license in good standing
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
Benefits
- Room for professional advancement
- Entry-level position into the mental health career field
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- HSA & FSA Programs
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
