Residential Counselor - per diem
Summary
Provide daily care and support to adults in a residential group home, including meal prep, cleaning, and helping clients achieve recovery goals through community integration and skill-building activities.
Residential Counselor - Per Diem
Salary Range: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-time, per diem
WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?
At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.
What We Offer…
- 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
- Up to 11 paid holidays each year
- 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
- Separate paid personal days
- Separate paid sick time
- $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.
WHO WE ARE…
Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.
For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…
Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.
Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.
Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.
Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …
We are currently seeking a motivated, caring, and empathetic Residential Counselor to join our team. This position supports the 14 adults residing in our residential group home in Middletown.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Includes cooking, cleaning, laundry, and organizational activities.
- Assist clients with involvement in community connections and activities to expand social networks and community integration.
- Work with clients on their identified goals as outlined in their recovery plans.
- Work with families and identified supports that can be part of the client’s recovery plan.
- Conduct monthly resident groups that focus on health promotion and skill development in various life domains.
- Support and assist clients with problem solving around daily integration into the community such as transportation to appointments, grocery shopping and other scheduled events.