The Residential Counselor position is a great opportunity to work in the Human Services field. In this program, adults with mental illness share a home in the community. Our residential staff supports them to reach their goals by teaching them daily living skills to move them toward independence, assist in management of their psychiatric symptoms, ensure their physical health, and improve their quality of life!
Available Schedules:
• Tues- Sat, 3-11 #4736
S Sun, , 5p-11p Wed, 3p-7p #6361
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Join our team and play an essential role in enabling adults with mental illness to live as actively and independently as possible!
Responsibilities include:
Teaching daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and social skills
Implementing treatment plans that assist with reaching goals or symptom management
Administering medications
Transporting to doctor's appointments and social activities
Using an electronic health record system for client notes
We offer a competitive salary and a great benefit package!
Tuition remission program - 100% tuition for undergraduate coursework in a Massachusetts State College or University
Health/dental insurance
Generous paid time off
Various opportunities for career advancement
Commitment to provide quality training to our staff
Group discounts on cell phones, movie tickets and various club memberships
Company contributions to retirement plan
Company paid life insurance
Opportunities to attend in-service trainings and more...
Required Skills
Patience and an understanding and ability to interact with individuals with disabilities
Dependability, flexibility, and desire to help others
Computer proficiency and ability to learn to use an electronic health record system
Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record---access to a personal vehicle required at some sites
Required Experience
Previous experience working in the human services field, or completed coursework in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
CPR/FA and MAP certification will be required
BA/BS in Psychology or related field preferred
Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual's capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.
