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UMass Memorial Health

Residential Counselor, Beryl's House- 24 Hours, Day Shift

UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609


Exemption Status:

Non-ExemptSchedule Details:

Friday, Monday, Saturday, SundayScheduled Hours:

7am-3:30pmShift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:

24Cost Center:

71000 - 0640 Beryl's HouseUnion:

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:Performs duties using recovery-oriented principles.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.Serve as a residential counselor for specified number of residents as directed.Assists in creating a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.Implement treatment plans; interventions and properly document using progress/service notes.Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:Grade C02: Residential Counselor I:

Minimum of a high school diploma/GED/HiSet required.Grade C04: Residential Counselor II:

Requires a Bachelor's degree; preferably in the field of psychology or human services.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.Must be able to pass a CORI background check.MYR, Beryl's House, Faith House, Orchard Street: Must be able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check) and a DCF/CPS (Department of Families Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services background check).Preferred:Associates degree preferred.Certification in addiction counseling or a minimum of 2 years' experience in the substance abuse field is preferred.Experience/Skills:Required:Understanding of addiction and recovery.Awake Overnight Residential Counselors: Must be able to remain awake and alert during the overnight shift to provide a safe and healthy environment for our staff and co-workers.Preferred:Previous human services experience preferred.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.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.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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