Residential Counselors (Full/Part-time)
- Employer
- Community Connections
- Location
- Washington D.C.
- Closing date
- Apr 5, 2019
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- Industry
- Healthcare
- Function
- Counselor, Counselor and Therapist
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
A strong candidate for this position is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic, compassionate and patient individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for working with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities in a community residential facility (CRF).
The prospective employee would work with 6-8 chronically mentally ill (including dual-diagnosed) adults in a licensed 24-hour community residential facility (CRF) on a rotating (12-hour) shift basis; providing supervision, medication monitoring, behavior management, crisis intervention, assisting residents in developing/improving their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills as well as performing housekeeping/common maintenance tasks and meal preparation.
Job Responsibilities:
Supervision of residents (including routine room checks) Medication monitoring/assist with medication management & documentation Behavior management; encouraging compliance with treatment plans and adherence to behavior agreements Provides crisis intervention as needed and in accordance with established guidelines Provides assistance (1:1 if needed) with ADL skills building and training Daily housekeeping (minor & heavy)/completion of common maintenance tasks Meal preparation (special diets included) Daily/Weekly/Monthly documentation & administrative tasks (progress notes, house logs, fire drills, unusual incident reporting, etc.)Requirements:
High School/GED diploma; BS/BA degree preferred 3+ years experience in mental health; other related fields may be considered Health certificate with TB screening CPR & First Aid Training Food Handler's Permit D.C. Police Clearance Computer proficiency (PC/Mac)Company
Since its founding in 1984, Community Connections has been committed to innovative and compassionate mental health, addictions and residential services for the District of Columbia's most vulnerable citizens. Community Connections combines a commitment to quality mental health care with a passion for research and education that has led to our status as a recognized national leader in the delivery of creative and constantly evolving, evidence-based services for our consumers and our community.
- Location
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801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE S
201 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Washington
DC
20003
US
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