Residential Counselor - Intensive Behavioral Group Living Environment
About The Position
Provides recovery-oriented services, service coordination, advocacy, modeling and support to adults with mental health and behavioral health challenges living in a Group Living Environment. Delivers interventions designed to support Persons residing in an Intensive Group Living Environment (IBGLE) in the development of skills in all areas of functioning under the guidance of licensed clinical staff. Partners with Persons to work towards personal goals in order to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life. Follows the individualized positive behavior support plans and skill acquisition goals for all Persons served in the IBGLE.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- First Aid, CPR, CPI, WELLE and MAP certification within three months of hire required.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word within three months of hire required.
Nice To Haves
- BA or BS preferred.
- Experience working in a residential setting.
- Experience using the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Supports PBS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides recovery-oriented services, service coordination, advocacy, modeling and support to adults with mental health and behavioral health challenges living in a Group Living Environment.
- Delivers interventions designed to support Persons residing in an Intensive Group Living Environment (IBGLE) in the development of skills in all areas of functioning under the guidance of licensed clinical staff.
- Partners with Persons to work towards personal goals in order to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.
- Follows the individualized positive behavior support plans and skill acquisition goals for all Persons served in the IBGLE.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- life
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays.
- tuition reimbursement
- conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding
- free clinical supervision for licensure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
