Life Skills Counselor

Position Summary:

Provide individualized skills building and case management for clients with HIV/AIDS and a history of substance abuse in residential setting. Assess needs, evaluation of functioning and create individual plans with client participation to identify goals and interventions. The Life Skills Counselor is also available on a referral basis to work with community clients to facilitate individual and/or group skills building.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain caseload of clients who reside at Apex group residence
• Provide intensive Case Management
• Complete a comprehensive Needs Assessment for clients and identify any needs related to entitlements, medical, transportation, job skills and other areas as identified
• Make all appropriate referrals to meet needs as identified on Needs Assessment and advocate for services as needed
• Assess client's level of functioning and ability to follow through on referrals and provide assistance as needed
• Develop and monitor Individual Care Plan with client participation to identify goals and interventions
• Monitor client's follow through with ICP making revisions as needed
• Assist clients with learning life skills through instruction, coaching, role modeling or through referral for specialized education if needed (i.e. job skills training, cooking, budgeting, shopping)
• Maintain appropriate documentation in residential case files according to standards and maintain notes in charts
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor regarding day-to-day occurrences at group residence
• Monitor and report any medical /behavioral health needs / issues of clients at Group Residence, communicate with appropriate parties
• Participate in bi-weekly House Meeting with residents and staff
• Provide transportation with Apex Community Care van for clients when needed
• Work with residential staff to coordinate activities, recreational or otherwise, for residents
• Serve as a flexible team member of residential staff and act as generalist to provide other duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred can be substituted with combination of experience and college credits
• Experience in human service field particularly in residential setting
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, case management practices
• Valid CT driver’s license

At Apex Community Care, we value diversity and the uniqueness of all people. We thrive in an inclusive environment, and we recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, gender, age, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual preference, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability – or any other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including training, compensation, benefits and all other privileges of employment.

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; location and region; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance

Salary : $16 - $20