Residence Counselor- Part Time

Residence Counselor - Part Time Responsibilities of the Residence Counselor are to provide services to adults who have a diagnosis of mental illness and living in a group home.  Specific duties of the Residence Counselor included: • Provide supportive counseling; • Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention; • Recreation activities for socialization and stress reduction; and • Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients ensuring clients are doing their chores correctly and by assisting with cleaning activities. • Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. • Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles. Skills/Qualifications for the Residence Counselor include: • High school diploma required, college classes in human services preferred. • Demonstrated ability in helping others. • Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness or other human service experience. • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. • Both the ability to work independently and as a team member. • Valid and insurable driver's license. Agency vehicles are available for transporting clients.  Must have a personal vehicle to use for business purposes when not transporting clients. • The ability to be organized and have good time management skills.