Residential Counselor I - Harbor House

Centerstone • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Residential Counselor I is responsible for cooking, assisting with daily activities, and providing support, assistance, psycho-social education, and supervision to Adult Residential Services residents. The role also supports Supported Housing and Crisis Respite referral reviews and authorizations where relevant. The position is part-time and pays $16.50–$23.10 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with adults who have mental health concerns.
• Tennessee driver’s license with an “F” endorsement; obtain the endorsement within 30 days.
• CPR/First Aid.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, in person, and virtually.

Responsibilities

• Cook and assist with daily activities.
• Support, assist, educate, and supervise Adult Residential Services residents.
• Supervise and monitor residents’ compliance with program rules and behavioral expectations; redirect non-compliance and refer major incidents to the Residential Coordinator.
• Supervise, educate residents on, and monitor self-medication procedures, documenting them in residents’ charts.
• Review referral information to help determine eligibility for admission and continued stay for Supported Housing and Crisis Respite, where relevant.
• Complete authorizations for stay with Managed Care Companies as needed.
• Supervise meal preparation and residents’ compliance with dietary guidelines, providing education as needed.
• Receive and dispense residents’ funds from the locked office filing cabinet as needed, and document all funds received and given in residents’ charts.
• Inform the Residential Coordinator of needed household supplies or repairs.
• Plan and supervise psycho-educational and recreational activities during residents’ free time, and provide van transportation on outings.
• Inform the Residential Coordinator of medical emergencies, resident crisis situations, or disruptions in program operations.
• Receive a shift briefing from the Residential Coordinator or other staff and brief other staff at the end of the shift.
• Document a progress note for each resident once per shift and whenever a significant incident occurs.
• Attend program staff meetings and scheduled staff development activities.
• Conduct room inspections as needed to monitor cleanliness, hygiene and grooming, and completion of household tasks.
• Report resident grievances to the Residential Coordinator.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED