Direct care counselor job description
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Example direct care counselor requirements on a job description
Direct care counselor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in direct care counselor job postings.
Sample direct care counselor requirements
- Valid state driver's license
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
Sample required direct care counselor soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Empathetic and compassionate towards others
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Direct care counselor job description example 1
Service Net direct care counselor job description
Residential Counselor
In our Whately Program – for people with Acquired Brain Injuries
We’re looking for inspiring team members who enjoy bringing out the best in people and are especially motivated to work with adults with Brain Injuries .
As a Residential Counselor, you will:
· assists residents with personal care (bathing, dressing, and eating);· drive them to appointments, errands, and to community events;· you will be required to complete daily shift notes and other communications;· help with their exercise programs, play games, work on projects, and share time outside;· help prepare meals, clean, do laundry, and help keep the home pleasant and comfortable.
You’re someone who has:
· High School Diploma or GED is required;· valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record;· physical ability to perform the requirements of this position and ensure residents safety;· basic computer/office skills;· physical ability to perform the requirements of this position and ensure residents safety;· Background check (CORI).
Schedule:
Vacancy 1
Monday 3pm-10pm
Friday 7am-5pm
Total 17 hours
Vacancy 2
Monday 7am-3pm
Friday 7am-3pm
Total 16hrs
Vacancy 3
Tuesday 9am-3pm
Wednesday 8am-4pm
Thursday 9am-3pm
Total 20hrs
Pay & Benefits
We offer a wage of $15.50/hour—**
plus a bonus of $1.50/hr for every hour worked until 12/31/22
**- $0.75 wage differential for Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification. We provide paid orientation and training for certification in Medication Administration Program (MAP), CPR & First Aid, and Proactive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges (PABC) if applicable. We also offer a generous time-off package; comprehensive health and dental insurance plans; a 403(B) retirement plan, with employer matching; long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance; tuition assistance; and several more benefit options.
Interested?
We look forward to hearing from you! ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be a tobacco-free employer.
In our Whately Program – for people with Acquired Brain Injuries
We’re looking for inspiring team members who enjoy bringing out the best in people and are especially motivated to work with adults with Brain Injuries .
As a Residential Counselor, you will:
· assists residents with personal care (bathing, dressing, and eating);· drive them to appointments, errands, and to community events;· you will be required to complete daily shift notes and other communications;· help with their exercise programs, play games, work on projects, and share time outside;· help prepare meals, clean, do laundry, and help keep the home pleasant and comfortable.
You’re someone who has:
· High School Diploma or GED is required;· valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record;· physical ability to perform the requirements of this position and ensure residents safety;· basic computer/office skills;· physical ability to perform the requirements of this position and ensure residents safety;· Background check (CORI).
Schedule:
Vacancy 1
Monday 3pm-10pm
Friday 7am-5pm
Total 17 hours
Vacancy 2
Monday 7am-3pm
Friday 7am-3pm
Total 16hrs
Vacancy 3
Tuesday 9am-3pm
Wednesday 8am-4pm
Thursday 9am-3pm
Total 20hrs
Pay & Benefits
We offer a wage of $15.50/hour—**
plus a bonus of $1.50/hr for every hour worked until 12/31/22
**- $0.75 wage differential for Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification. We provide paid orientation and training for certification in Medication Administration Program (MAP), CPR & First Aid, and Proactive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges (PABC) if applicable. We also offer a generous time-off package; comprehensive health and dental insurance plans; a 403(B) retirement plan, with employer matching; long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance; tuition assistance; and several more benefit options.
Interested?
We look forward to hearing from you! ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be a tobacco-free employer.
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Direct care counselor job description example 2
Burrell Behavioral Health direct care counselor job description
Looking to feed your desire to give to your community and support those who need a helping hand? Look no further! Not only is Burrell growing the amount of its resources, services, and facilities to assist as many communities as possible, it also provides plenty of opportunity for growth in your current field and the freedom to explore others. Our culture and our environment are unlike any other. We offer highly-competitive pay and a full range of top-notch full-time employee benefits such as:
MedicalDentalVisionLife InsurancePaid Time OffShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityRetirement PlanTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program
Job Description:
"We are truly in the business of saving lives"
-Dr. C.J. Davis; President and CEO
Want to know what it's like to work at Burrell?
Click on the link below to find out -
Burrell Behavioral Health - Join our Team! - YouTube
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BACHELOR-LEVEL & BELOW
DIRECT CARE CAREER OPPORTUNITES
ENTRY-LEVEL/MINIMAL/FLEXIBLE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS!
Burrell Behavioral Health has several direct care career opportunities for entry-level professionals with a bachelor's degree in a related field! We are seeking candidates who are passionate about behavioral health and wellness, who are ready and willing to serve our community in Columbia, MO!
These unique roles will allow staff to gain valuable experience working as an essential healthcare worker building supportive relationships with our adult clients by empowering them to actively participate in mental health treatment. If you are passionate about human services, behavioral health and are looking to jumpstart your career supporting a cause you can be proud of, this might be the right opportunity for you!
Candidate Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in in psychology, social work or a related human services field of study; orA bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience; orA combination of four (4) years or more of advanced education and two (2) years of related work experience
Required Skills:
Excellent written/verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and follow instructions
Premier attention to detail when preparing and writing reports
Proficient in using computers including the ability to learn new software programs
Where you'll be working:
These roles are located in Columbia, MO and service clients across our central region!
What we offer:
A competitive compensation package including hourly pay, excellent benefits for full-time employees, an exclusive signing bonus opportunity and opportunities for career-growth and continued training!
CASE MANAGER
SOCIAL WORKER
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH
ESSENTIAL WORKER
HEALTHCARE
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
MedicalDentalVisionLife InsurancePaid Time OffShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityRetirement PlanTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program
Job Description:
"We are truly in the business of saving lives"
-Dr. C.J. Davis; President and CEO
Want to know what it's like to work at Burrell?
Click on the link below to find out -
Burrell Behavioral Health - Join our Team! - YouTube
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BACHELOR-LEVEL & BELOW
DIRECT CARE CAREER OPPORTUNITES
ENTRY-LEVEL/MINIMAL/FLEXIBLE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS!
Burrell Behavioral Health has several direct care career opportunities for entry-level professionals with a bachelor's degree in a related field! We are seeking candidates who are passionate about behavioral health and wellness, who are ready and willing to serve our community in Columbia, MO!
These unique roles will allow staff to gain valuable experience working as an essential healthcare worker building supportive relationships with our adult clients by empowering them to actively participate in mental health treatment. If you are passionate about human services, behavioral health and are looking to jumpstart your career supporting a cause you can be proud of, this might be the right opportunity for you!
Candidate Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in in psychology, social work or a related human services field of study; orA bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience; orA combination of four (4) years or more of advanced education and two (2) years of related work experience
Required Skills:
Excellent written/verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and follow instructions
Premier attention to detail when preparing and writing reports
Proficient in using computers including the ability to learn new software programs
Where you'll be working:
These roles are located in Columbia, MO and service clients across our central region!
What we offer:
A competitive compensation package including hourly pay, excellent benefits for full-time employees, an exclusive signing bonus opportunity and opportunities for career-growth and continued training!
CASE MANAGER
SOCIAL WORKER
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH
ESSENTIAL WORKER
HEALTHCARE
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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Direct care counselor job description example 3
Wheeler Clinic direct care counselor job description
Bristol, CT 06010, USA ● Plainville, CT 06062, USA Req #89
Monday, September 26, 2022
Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.
POSITION SUMMARY
Want to be part of a team that is helping create a hopeful tomorrow for some of Connecticut's most vulnerable youth? Wheeler's Congregate Care programs offer services to youth with serious behavioral health concerns and are now living in community-based, home-like environments. We are looking for direct care counselors to function as members of our multi-disciplinary team. If you have high energy, work from a strengths-based perspective, have strong child and family experience and want to join a team that has a proven track record of creating positive outcomes for youth, then we want to hear from you! The hiring rate for the Senior DCC is $18.50/hour. $250 quarterly incentives available! Additional premium pay available for hours worked between 11pm-7am.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree with some related experience preferred or High School Diploma and two years experience in a related field. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required. Nine months of experience working in a congregate care setting with youth. Must have shift lead experience.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have ability to acquire and maintain competency within 90 days of starting in position.
LOCATION
Plainville and Bristol, CT.
SCHEDULE
Full time
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Wheeler Clinic offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
- For Good Health
- Anthem Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA), with company contribution
- Wellness Programs
- Free annual flu shots
- For a Secure Future
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- For Retirement
- 403(b) Plan, with clinic contributions for eligible employees
- For Career Advancement
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Training and development opportunities
- For Work Life Balance
- Generous paid time off:
- 23.375 vacation days per year
- 15 sick days per year
- 2 personal days per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling
- Employee discounts at local spa and on cell phone services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates understanding of child and adolescent development and current trends.
Communicates effectively with youth and staff, develops positive relationships, and maintains appropriate boundaries.
Identifies potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the milieu through appropriate supervision, reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors, trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic interventions, reporting of suspected child abuse/neglect, administering medication according to agency policies and procedures and maintaining required certifications.
Serves as lead counselor on assigned shifts and ensure that all duties of shift are completed by shift staff or reported to leadership in a timely manner.
Ensures and documents ongoing safe, effective, compliant functioning of program on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis.
May, in conjunction with leadership, train and orient newly hired staff on shift duties and on topics beyond day to day functioning of program.
May, in conjunction with leadership, participate in interview/hiring process.
May, in conjunction with leadership, take active lead in designing and implementing new program protocols.
May, in conjunction with leadership, co-facilitate staff meetings.
Trains and participates in emergency safety interventions authorized and approved by the agency, when a youth presents with an imminent safety concern.
Interacts with and relates to youth in ways that support asset-building through praising youth, focusing on their strengths and helping them to take responsibility for their choices and behaviors.
Adapts, facilitates, and evaluates age appropriate activities in an effort to assist youth in achieving their goals.
Works as part of a team and shows professionalism.
Respects and honors cultural and human diversity.
Establishes positive relationships and maintains effective communication with co-workers, supervisors, and administrators, demonstrating the ability to accept constructive feedback and works to resolve conflicts.
Works effectively and respectfully with families and guardians.
Transports youth to appointments and activities.
Attends weekly staff meetings and demonstrates strong work ethic in terms of general performance as it relates to meeting the needs of youth in the program.
Prepares nutritious and culturally diverse meals for children in the program and ensures that their daily care and developmental needs are met.
Engages youth in developmentally appropriate life skill development activities.
Maintains the home environment to ensure that it is safe and clean.
Administers medication to youth according to agency policy and procedures.
Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.
Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Other details
+ Pay Type Hourly
+ Required Education High School
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+ Bristol, CT 06010, USA
+ Plainville, CT 06062, USA
Monday, September 26, 2022
Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.
POSITION SUMMARY
Want to be part of a team that is helping create a hopeful tomorrow for some of Connecticut's most vulnerable youth? Wheeler's Congregate Care programs offer services to youth with serious behavioral health concerns and are now living in community-based, home-like environments. We are looking for direct care counselors to function as members of our multi-disciplinary team. If you have high energy, work from a strengths-based perspective, have strong child and family experience and want to join a team that has a proven track record of creating positive outcomes for youth, then we want to hear from you! The hiring rate for the Senior DCC is $18.50/hour. $250 quarterly incentives available! Additional premium pay available for hours worked between 11pm-7am.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree with some related experience preferred or High School Diploma and two years experience in a related field. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required. Nine months of experience working in a congregate care setting with youth. Must have shift lead experience.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have ability to acquire and maintain competency within 90 days of starting in position.
LOCATION
Plainville and Bristol, CT.
SCHEDULE
Full time
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Wheeler Clinic offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
- For Good Health
- Anthem Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA), with company contribution
- Wellness Programs
- Free annual flu shots
- For a Secure Future
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- For Retirement
- 403(b) Plan, with clinic contributions for eligible employees
- For Career Advancement
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Training and development opportunities
- For Work Life Balance
- Generous paid time off:
- 23.375 vacation days per year
- 15 sick days per year
- 2 personal days per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling
- Employee discounts at local spa and on cell phone services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates understanding of child and adolescent development and current trends.
Communicates effectively with youth and staff, develops positive relationships, and maintains appropriate boundaries.
Identifies potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the milieu through appropriate supervision, reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors, trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic interventions, reporting of suspected child abuse/neglect, administering medication according to agency policies and procedures and maintaining required certifications.
Serves as lead counselor on assigned shifts and ensure that all duties of shift are completed by shift staff or reported to leadership in a timely manner.
Ensures and documents ongoing safe, effective, compliant functioning of program on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis.
May, in conjunction with leadership, train and orient newly hired staff on shift duties and on topics beyond day to day functioning of program.
May, in conjunction with leadership, participate in interview/hiring process.
May, in conjunction with leadership, take active lead in designing and implementing new program protocols.
May, in conjunction with leadership, co-facilitate staff meetings.
Trains and participates in emergency safety interventions authorized and approved by the agency, when a youth presents with an imminent safety concern.
Interacts with and relates to youth in ways that support asset-building through praising youth, focusing on their strengths and helping them to take responsibility for their choices and behaviors.
Adapts, facilitates, and evaluates age appropriate activities in an effort to assist youth in achieving their goals.
Works as part of a team and shows professionalism.
Respects and honors cultural and human diversity.
Establishes positive relationships and maintains effective communication with co-workers, supervisors, and administrators, demonstrating the ability to accept constructive feedback and works to resolve conflicts.
Works effectively and respectfully with families and guardians.
Transports youth to appointments and activities.
Attends weekly staff meetings and demonstrates strong work ethic in terms of general performance as it relates to meeting the needs of youth in the program.
Prepares nutritious and culturally diverse meals for children in the program and ensures that their daily care and developmental needs are met.
Engages youth in developmentally appropriate life skill development activities.
Maintains the home environment to ensure that it is safe and clean.
Administers medication to youth according to agency policy and procedures.
Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.
Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Other details
+ Pay Type Hourly
+ Required Education High School
Apply Now
+ Bristol, CT 06010, USA
+ Plainville, CT 06062, USA
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Updated March 14, 2024
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