Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Allen House

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• Allen House Provide a safe environment for persons with mental health challenges and co-occurring disorders living in an independent permanent housing environment. Gain experience in a program that utilizes a harm-reduction approach! Allen House is a single-room occupancy (SRO) building with 25 rooms and extensive staff services. The Allen House provides supportive independent living for adults with mental health/co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive counseling, medication management, and crisis intervention, as needed Help residents strengthen coping and symptom management skills Requirements: Two years of experience working with individuals experiencing major mental challenges or a combination of experience, skills, and education Must be comfortable working independently Valid driver's license, and use of a personal vehicle preferred Structure: Full time, 37.

5 hrs (daytime hours, Monday through Friday) AFSCME Union (dues will apply) Non-exempt Starting at $22.75 an hour We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience Benefits: Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time).

This Point of Service Plan features no deductible. Two Dental options Vision Insurance Employer 401(k) contributions Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account Childcare Stipend Employee Assistance Program Employee referral program with financial payment Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Employee referral bonus, subject to Howard Center policy Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence. Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy