Why Work for Gandara:
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Benefits:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title: Residential Counselor
Work Location: Springfield, MA
- Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
Job Summary:
We’re looking for Residential/ Direct Care Staff 1 to work at our Gándara Addiction Recovery Program (Hairston), establishing open communication, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. The Residential Staff is accountable to the SUD Program Manager, who is responsible for providing supervision and training. The Residential Staff is one who actively promotes the philosophy of the SUD Program, and maintains a high level of commitment to the program. This individual will respect the dignity of each individual through vigorous promotion of the human and civil rights which, in part, strives to keep people free from abuse or neglect and recognize that ethnic and cultural diversity of each individual must be valued and respected.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To implement each client's individual Level Plan objectives under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and Direct Care Supervisor.
- To accurately log all required documentation.
- Responsible for acting as a "Staff Advocate" for one client.
- Necessary to meet overall program and agency goals, and provide support to management and program staff.
- To work as a cooperative team member and to be a positive role model for clients.
- To assist clients in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities including cleaning, cooking, maintenance, and laundry. To willingly perform these tasks when clients in a fair and consistent manner.
- To plan and organize a variety of appropriate recreational and social activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous work in related field dealing with youths preferred.
- High school Diploma
- Needs to have a valid Driver's License.
- Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.