HCBS Residential House Counselor

Job DetailsJob Location: YOUTH HAVEN-FORSYTH CO WINSTON SALEM - WINSTON SALEM, NC 27105Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: NightsYouth Haven Services residential program is growing, and we have opened a new group home location in Winston-Salem, NC. We are seeking a full-time, 3rd shift staff to work on Monday to Friday from 11pm to 7am.  Our Residential Program serves clients in DSS custody and care who are need of placement. The main function of the home will be to provide a safe therapeutic environment while a long-term placement can be secured.  If you are interested in working with this population and helping with this new service for the community, please apply. 

Position Summary: 




Residential House Counselor provides direct care and rehabilitative services for clients in the residential program.  Provides behavioral modification interventions as outlined in their Person-Centered Plan.  Responsible for the overall safety and welfare of clients. 




Qualifications: 




Education 


 


Years of Related Experience 




 


Minimum 


Preferred 


 


 


Minimum 


Preferred 




High School Graduate / Equivalent 


       X 


 


 


0-1 


X 


 




Professional Certification 


 


 


 


1-3 


 


X 




Technical School / 1 Year College 


 


 


 


3-5 


 


 




Technical School / 2 Years College / Associate’s Degree 


 


 


 


5-8 


 


 




Bachelor’s Degree 


 


 


 


8-10 


 


 




Master’s Degree 


 


 


 


10+ 


 


 




Advanced Licensure 


 


 

 
 
 
 

Please see the essential job responsibilities and description below:

 


Essential Job Duties 


% of Time 




1. 


Provide clients with skill building activities such as independent living skills, socialization, adaptation and symptom monitoring / management skills 


35% 




2. 


Provide therapeutic mentoring, anger management and social skills training.  Provide behavioral modifications as approved and outlined in their person-centered plans. Review client information and person-centered plans to understand needs, limitations, strengths and goals of individuals served.  


35% 

 




3. 


Responsible for shift cleaning, meal prep, bed checks.  Transport clients as needed and necessary. 

 


15% 




4. 


Complete documentation [on client progress] as outlined by program guidelines on a timely basis. Maintain all other records and complete paperwork as required 


10% 




6. 


Other duties as assigned/required 


5% 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Youth Haven Services, LLC is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants.  It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws. 

Americans with Disabilities Act 

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation.  The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. 

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