Residential Counselor

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Residential Counselor works as part of a multi-disciplinary team in providing supervision to adult residents who have been released from prison or jail, some with severe and persistent mental illness. The Residential Support Specialist also supports and assists residents to successfully transition from incarceration into the community, independent living skills and in meeting rehabilitation goals. Residential Support specialist must demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including some weekend and overnight shifts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Monitors house activities while directly supervising resident actions and movements.

· Provides clients with guidance and support on an informal basis as needed.

· Stay up-to-date on best practices and emerging trends in reentry programs and services

· Provide support services to help individuals navigate the challenges of reentry

· Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients being served.  

· Administer medication to all clients.  

· Follow and uphold all GLOM and facility policies and procedures. 

· Provide incoming shift staff with a detailed pass down relating to all issues/clients. 

QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Diploma or GED 

· College degree is preferred but not required. 

· Minimum of 1 year of experience in reentry services or related field

· Strong knowledge of the criminal justice system and the challenges faced by individuals reentering society

· Strong understanding of the challenges faced by people reentering society after incarceration

· PPD test for tuberculosis and satisfactory results  

· FBI and DOJ criminal background clearances 

· Free from state sanctions  

· Valid driver license 

· CPR/First Aid/BLS certification

· CCL approved FBI and DOJ criminal background clearances.

· Act as a team member providing input and reporting observations and concerns in regard to client symptoms and symptom management.  

· Demonstrate the ability to act a part of a team and in an appropriate manner in a crisis situation.   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to climb stairs multiple times a day and be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

· Ability to sit, rise, kneel, squat, twist, pull bend multiple times a day. 

· Ability to walk with items in hand, grasp and reach as needed.

· Ability to perform with repetitive maneuvers and manual dexterity. 

· Ability to work in an office environment.

BENEFITS

· Medical, Dental, Vision

· Life Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Vacation

· Holidays

GLOM is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.