Residential Counselor

The Residential Counselor provides direct support to individuals residing in a supervised housing program, assisting with all areas of daily living, community integration, education, counseling, and financial management. This role delivers on‑site, integrated, goal‑oriented, and individualized services to help residents develop and optimize their strengths, skills, and available resources.

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Residential Counselors demonstrate respect and empathy while supporting each individual’s dignity and self‑esteem. Through teaching and skill‑building, counselors promote independence and enhance residents’ overall quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Residential Counselor is accountable and responsible for the following:

• Assist in the daily operation of the residential program.
• Utilize required assessment tools to evaluate clients’ functionality, mental health status, needs, preferences, and ongoing appropriateness of services.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing individualized recovery plans, coordinating planning with treatment teams and natural supports.
• Conduct regular reviews of recovery plans and modify goals as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Medicaid Rehab Option (MRO), Targeted Case Management (TCM), and Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment (IDDT) principles, utilizing Motivational Interviewing.
• Develop and demonstrate basic competency in providing services to individuals with co‑occurring disorders.
• Ensure appropriate referrals and linkages to mental health services and community resources, including clinical, vocational, psychosocial, educational, and natural supports; provide advocacy as appropriate.
• Assist clients with health and safety needs and the development of independent living skills, including personal hygiene, meal planning, cooking, cleaning, and money management.
• Provide rehabilitation interventions as outlined in the resident’s recovery plan, including facilitation of rehabilitation groups.
• Provide transportation for clients as required.

Qualifications:

• Two years of college education or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years direct care work experience.
• Must have working knowledge of computer applications, and if applicable ability to navigate through electronic health record
• Must have and maintain a valid CT drivers license if relocated to CT as a state resident more than 30 days ago. Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organizations auto insurance plan.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Passenger License. (Staff on the overnight shift may be excluded from Public Passenger License requirement).

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE /CERTIFICATIONS

Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification