"New Year New Career 1st & 3rd Shift Wanted!!!!"
We are currently seeking Residential Counselors in North Carolina for a brand new, transitional residential program for adolescents.
You will be maintaining the day-to-day operations for adolescents (12-21 years of age) residing in a group home setting. This position will be dedicated to helping adolescents who have been bouncing from placement to placement and are in desperate need of stability and hope. This is a 24/7 level of care.
We are currently seeking ALL SHIFTS, Full-time and Part-time for this Residential Program!
We are proud to offer:
- Competitive hourly pay - $16-18 per hour plus advancement opportunities
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust Paid time off policy
- Excellent training- paid New Hire Orientation
In this role as Residential Counselor, you will assist residents with their day-to-day activities, monitor their behavior, record and collect data on their progress, and build a strong therapeutic relationship that helps promote their growth and development. To be successful in this role, you will display a compassionate nature, empathy, and discretion in your work. You should have excellent communication and time management skills and be able to develop and maintain relationships with clients, supervisors, and colleagues. Prior experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure the safety of all residents under their care by learning and implementing only those medical and life saving policies and procedures approved by New Hope Treatment Centers (NHTC).
- Counsel and advise individuals or groups
- Participate in staff growth and development training activities
- Establish treatment goals and milestones with clients
- Maintain an awareness of the whereabouts of all residents under their care by providing constant supervision, regular rounds, and resident counts throughout their shift.
- Assist in the coordination of therapeutic activities, and oversees the completion of regular activities including, but not limited to, hygiene, chores, journaling, homework, or clinical assignments.
Qualifications include:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor or Associate Degree in a behavioral health, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, or related field preferred.
- You must be at least 21 years old
- Two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health environment preferred:
- Excellent observational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations
- Must pass a background check, drug screen
We firmly believe that our company is only as good as the people we employ. Join a company that values its employees and rewards them for a job well done!
Founded in 1987, New Hope Treatment Centers offers a full continuum of Behavioral Healthcare and has earned national recognition for quality and innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals partner with youth, their families, and sponsoring agencies to provide premier care, treatment, and services. Our wellness approach to care emphasizes each consumer's strengths and embraces the family's involvement. We help children find their voices, reconnect with family, discover creative outlets, manage their challenges, and live in the world with new hope. It's our name - and our promise, for a better life. Learn more about us at www.newhopetreatment.com.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16 - $18 per hour plus advancement opportunities