What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor position at Nexus Family Healing?
We are hiring full-time Residential Counselors to join our direct care team!
Increased starting pay rate offered and a $500 sign-on bonus for all full-time Residential Counselor hires!
Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing is part of Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment. We have a variety of full-time residential counselor positions available throughout our Residential Treatment Center and our Diagnostic program. The residential treatment center offers emotional, behavioral, mental health, and sexually problematic behavior programs. The short-term (90-day) diagnostic (DETP) program serves male, female, and transgender youth who have been commercially sexually exploited.
In addition to the base pay rate, employees are eligible for:
- $1.00/hour added to base pay rate, after achieving and providing proof of the RCYCP certification
- $2.00/hour for each hour worked in the diagnostic (DETP) program
- $0.20/hour weekend shift differential for each hour worked on the weekend (defined as Friday at 10:00pm through Sunday at 10:29pm)
Responsibilities:
- Provide mentorship and supervision of resident daily activities and behavior according to established guidelines and procedures
- Ensure that residents adhere to daily schedules and activities established for the program, including school, therapy sessions, external appointments, etc.
- Ensure that residents comply with required activities surrounding personal hygiene and grooming, upkeep of living areas, laundry, etc.
- Serve as a mentor and role model by demonstrating compassion and understanding for feelings, opinions and experiences of others, and communicating and interacting in a manner that is honest, positive, respectful and professional
- Participate with coworkers as a team on implementation of treatment plans and therapeutic services
- Remain cognizant of individual resident levels/phases, privileges, restrictions and adapt interactions accordingly
- Engage in therapeutic interventions with residents within treatment parameters, while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Ensure resident safety and collaborate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean and therapeutic
- Perform First Aid/CPR procedures and respond according to established protocols in the event of an emergency situation
- Plan and participate in off-campus resident activities and assist in the transportation of client for home visits, doctor appointments, planned recreational activities, etc.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of HS Diploma or GED, with previous direct care, residential experience strongly preferred
- Remain current on all required training and certifications
- Adhere to department procedures regarding punctuality and attendance and exhibit flexibility and cooperation with shift scheduling and rotation needs
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of residents
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours)
We are required to comply with the CMS Mandate, which means that all Nexus-Woodbourne staff must be fully vaccinated or receive an approved exemption. Proof of full vaccination or an approved exemption must be obtained prior to working on-site. (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) mandatory vaccination regulation (86 CFR 61555)).
**COVID-19 Precautions: The safety of our youth, families, employees, and candidates are a top concern. We are following the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and adapting our processes as changes arise.
Apply today to become a part of truly life-changing work at Nexus-Woodbourne!
