Nights Home Intervention Counselor

Nights Home Intervention Counselor DEPARTMENT: Intensive Care Services DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Home Intervention Program Are you interested working nights and in joining a dynamic and dedicated team of counselors who make a significant difference in the lives of those in need? If the answer is yes, then we have a wonderful opportunity at Home Intervention We currently are hiring for someone full time to work nights and include weekend work. Part Time- and Full-Time applicants encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive starting salary and a generous benefits package. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provide direct care to consumers in crisis at a community-based facility in Barre, VT. Responsible for doing related tasks which provide for a safe environment. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work together with a team to design and implement problem-solving strategies to support consumers during crisis. Utilize a positive recovery model, provide supportive counseling and support the consumer in increasing/enhancing their problem-solving strategies and coping skills. Participate in treatment planning; assist in writing treatment plans based on input from the team and consumer. Complete clinical documentation that reflects interventions with the individuals we support. Coordinate and assist consumers with attendance at appointments, programs, or activities. Consult with consumer's out-patient treatment team to provide continuity of care and attention to specific goals, discuss expected outcomes and assess for readiness for discharge. Accurately observe, monitor, and document consumer behavior. Make referral to and assist consumers in interactions with appropriate community resources and agencies as determined by the consumer and team. Quickly and accurately assess danger and risk posed by consumer to self or others and intervene to control dangerous behavior using WELLE skills and implementing suicide precaution levels. Assist consumer with medications and monitor for effects. Assist and encourage consumers in meeting basic daily needs (rest, nutrition, bathing, grooming) as well as monitor the physical well-being of the consumer by taking vital signs. Other duties as assigned. Environmental Factors Incumbents will be confronted with a variety of need and care situations which strong emotions may be present. Employees may be asked to carry items for clients, may need to run, bend, stoop and maneuver. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: High school or GED plus some years' experience; or the equivalent. Preference: Bachelor's degree curriculum plus 0-2 years relevant experience preferred; or 2 years of college plus 2-4 years' experience. Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and have access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle. PAY-There is shift differential for night hours. Website: Email: Phone: (802) 476-1339 Fax: 479-4090 For more information, contact Tammy at 479-1339 Powered by JazzHR

Created: 2024-11-02