UMass Memorial Health
Adolescent Residential Counselor, MYR- 24 Hours, Day Shift
UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Monday, Sunday, TuesdayScheduled Hours:
7a-3:30pShift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
24Cost Center:
71000 - 0782 MYRUnion:
SEIU Local 509 Community Health LinkThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Responsibilities:Assist with the client admission process by completing all required documentation accurately. Search clients and their belongings for contraband upon admission and as required.Serve as a residential counselor using recovery-oriented principles for a specified number of residents as directed. Work as part of a team to create a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.Implement treatment plans and interventions and properly document using progress/service notes.Work with clients to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) which may include personal hygiene and self-care skills, laundry, money management and budgeting, symptom management, relapse prevention, use of public transportation, problem solving, and conflict resolution.Ensure healthy menu planning, food shopping, and meal preparation through coordination and assistance. MYR is excluded from this responsibility.Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Minimum of a high school diploma/GED/HiSet.Satisfactory CORI background check.Preferred:Associate's Degree.Certification in addiction counseling.Must have a current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work-related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle (or a company vehicle), except those working in Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox & TSS.Experience/Skills:Required:Understanding of Addiction and Recovery.Demonstrate person-centered, strength-based communication and relationship with persons.Demonstrate effective communication with staff, peers, and other professionals.Ability to observe, document, teach, and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills.Preferred:Previous human service experience.2 years' experience in the substance abuse field.Unless certification, licensure, or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.All 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.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Monday, Sunday, TuesdayScheduled Hours:
7a-3:30pShift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
24Cost Center:
71000 - 0782 MYRUnion:
SEIU Local 509 Community Health LinkThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Responsibilities:Assist with the client admission process by completing all required documentation accurately. Search clients and their belongings for contraband upon admission and as required.Serve as a residential counselor using recovery-oriented principles for a specified number of residents as directed. Work as part of a team to create a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.Implement treatment plans and interventions and properly document using progress/service notes.Work with clients to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) which may include personal hygiene and self-care skills, laundry, money management and budgeting, symptom management, relapse prevention, use of public transportation, problem solving, and conflict resolution.Ensure healthy menu planning, food shopping, and meal preparation through coordination and assistance. MYR is excluded from this responsibility.Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Minimum of a high school diploma/GED/HiSet.Satisfactory CORI background check.Preferred:Associate's Degree.Certification in addiction counseling.Must have a current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work-related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle (or a company vehicle), except those working in Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox & TSS.Experience/Skills:Required:Understanding of Addiction and Recovery.Demonstrate person-centered, strength-based communication and relationship with persons.Demonstrate effective communication with staff, peers, and other professionals.Ability to observe, document, teach, and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills.Preferred:Previous human service experience.2 years' experience in the substance abuse field.Unless certification, licensure, or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.All 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.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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