Milieu Counselor (MA)

Company: Ellenhorn LLC
Location: Arlington
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

Description:Position Summary:Provides primary support for residential clients.Range: Min $19.00/hr - Mid $21.00/hr - Max $23.00/hrEssential 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 assignedSuccess Factors/Job Competencies:
  • Problem solving skills on both strategic and functional levels
  • Commitment to company values
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong team playerPhysical 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.Requirements: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 automobileQualifications Desired:
        • Prior experience working in a 24-hour facility
        • Bachelor's degree in relevant fieldPI207705861

Keywords: Ellenhorn LLC, Arlington , Milieu Counselor (MA), Other , Arlington, Massachusetts