Easterseals PORT Health
Residential Counselor, Part-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: RESID005803
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
- Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
- Reimbursement for work-related travel
- Professional development and opportunities for staff training
- High school diploma or GED
- CPR and first aid certifications
- 1 year of experience with mental health population OR AAS in Human Services program
- Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
Easterseals PORT Health’s mission is to improve the lives, health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Counselors to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary Greenville Adolescent Residential, GAR, team designed to provide or arrange access to a full continuum of care for adults and youths. Schedule: Evenings 4pm - 12am, third shift 12am - 8am and weekends, with an option to also work 12 hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday. This position is up to 24 hours per week.
What You’ll Do
As the Counselor at the GAR you will be responsible for providing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe group environment and attending to the welfare and basic needs of clients. The counselor provides informal counseling that involve behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients. You will also participate with the client in NA/AA meetings, adventure, social and educational outings an provide transportation to appointments.
How You’ll Benefit
You’ll earn a competitive salary starting at $15.00/hour depending on skills and experience. This is a part-time role. We also offer benefits for benefits eligible positions.
Our benefits include:
What We’re Looking For
To join our team as the DSP you must be able to facilitate group meetings, help clients move toward successful completion of treatment requirements and communicate with community agencies on their behalf for referrals. We also require:
If you’re a kind, caring person seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, please apply at our website at www.porthealth.org
About Port Health
PORT Health’s mission is to improve the lives, health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward. Learn more at porthealth.org.
Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
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