Milieu Counselor

Company: Ellenhorn
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:


Provide primary support for residential clients


Provide transportation to clients as needed


Ensure clients know their schedules and make it to their appointments


Perform day-to-day housekeeping (laundry, trash, dish washing, light cleaning, etc)


Attend and participate in various outings and activities with clients


Socialize with clients daily


Complete clinical notes for every shift


Collaborate with PACT primary and enforce behavioural plans created by PACT teams


Review staff log daily


Complete scheduled client room checks and searches


Responsible for shift opening/closing tasks


Observe medication observation



Nonessential Functions:


Occasional cooking


Light cleaning


Other related duties as assigned



Success Factors/Job Competencies:


Problem solving skills on both strategic and functional levels


Commitment to company values


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


Strong team player



Physical Demands and Work Environment:


Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, drive a vehicle, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, and see. Employee must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.


Work Environment: Majority of work is performed indoors.

Qualifications Required:


1-3 years knowledge and experience working with persons with severe mental illness


Must have skills and competencies to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses as well as family and other members or the clients' network


Must be committed to a process of knowledge and skills development


Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have great typing skills


Must have valid driver's license, clean drivers records and a dependable insured automobile



Qualifications Desired:


Prior experience working in a 24-hour facility


Bachelor's degree in relevant field

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