A strong candidate for this position working in group homes with adults with mental health problems 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 adults with serious mental illness (including substance use problems) in a licensed 24-hour group home, a 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.

Residential Counselors 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.)

Residential Counselor 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)