Direct Care Counselor

2 days ago

Cromwell, Connecticut, United States Adelbrook Community Services Inc Full time
Job Title: Direct Care Counselor

Adelbrook Community Services Inc is seeking a qualified Direct Care Counselor to join our team. As a Direct Care Counselor, you will provide guidance, supervision, mentoring, and life skills training to adolescent females residing in our Therapeutic Group Home.

Job Summary:

The Direct Care Counselor will ensure the maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma-informed treatment-focused therapeutic activities. This is a non-exempt, full-time position that reports to the Co-Supervisors, or to the Program Director in the Co-Supervisors' absence.

Responsibilities:
  • Monitor residents' behavior and teach behavior and anger management techniques to the residents, using the agency's trauma-informed treatment philosophy.
  • Record and report client behavior data using appropriate logs and other documentation.
  • Manage and intervene in critical incidents using the least restrictive PMT intervention.
  • Provide one-to-one mentoring to residents, as necessary or directed.
  • Provide planning and programming assistance to the Co-Supervisors, Clinician, and Program Director when requested.
  • Transport residents to off-grounds activities and appointments in agency vehicles when necessary.
  • Attend all required trainings, Group Home Staff meetings, and functions, and participate in therapy groups, as directed.
  • Provide life-skills training to the residents as directed by the Co-Supervisors, Clinician, or Program Director.
  • Perform household cleaning and meal preparation as assigned by the Co-Supervisors.
  • Serve as an exemplary role model to the residents and other staff members.
  • Participate and cooperate with any agency investigation as asked.
  • Follow established procedures regarding all illnesses, emergencies, fire alarms, etc.
  • Secure the entire Group Home.
  • Enter all unusual activity inside and outside the home in the Communication Log.
  • Communicate daily with direct care staff, taking note of any special instructions, residents' status, number of residents present, illnesses, and special needs.
  • Perform other duties, including mandatory overtime, as requested by the Co-Supervisors, Clinician, Program Director, Nurse, or other administrative staff.
Requirements:
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • An Associate Degree or BS/BA degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or another human services field is preferred.
  • At least one year of experience working with seriously emotionally disturbed youth, preferably in a residential setting, is preferred.
  • Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or trauma is also preferred.
What We Offer:

Adelbrook Community Services Inc is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about working with adolescents and have a commitment to providing high-quality care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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