Job Information
Sweetser Residential Support Counselor in Belfast 04915, Maine
Residential Support Counselor
Job Code:12744
Location:Belfast 04915
Department:Adult PNMI
FT/PT Status:Full Time
Summary:
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Schedule: Thursday-Saturday 8am-8pm
Join a new dynamic team providing support to individuals with mental illness. Within the framework of recovery and resiliency provide for a positive environment to foster the development of independent living skills while monitoring and role modeling health and safety.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide a positive emotional support and supervision to residents.
Assist individuals to reach their goals and improve skills for independent living.
Encourage and support the resident’s efforts to maintain their health status through hygiene, diet, exercise, rest and utilization of coping strategies.
Encourage and support resident’s efforts to increase opportunities for social contact, vocational development, skill development for independent living, psychosocial rehabilitation and access to community resources.
Facilitate administration of medications and complete required documentation.
Work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Assure quality in work performed to facilitate the delivery of quality services.
Understand and follow all Sweetser health and safety policies.
Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
MHRT-1 certification upon hire or completion of certification within 60 days of employment.
Valid state driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Experience working in the mental or behavioral health field preferred.
Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.