Harmony Hill School seeks professionals to work within our residential mental health program. Assistant Counselors assist youth in the completion of a variety of functional activities; helping them to solve problems and make healthy choices.
Openings are available in our Intensive Stabilization, Assessment and Treatment (ISAT) units and in our non-ISAT units. Available openings at the time of hire dictate the hourly starting rate which ranges from $20.50/hour-to-$26.00/hour (ISAT only).
All Youth Care Employees receive a $2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus .
General Responsibilities:
- Our counselors work directly with our youth providing behavior management, accountability, teaching problem solving skills and acting as a mentor.
- Counselors also guide youth in their interactions, utilizing principles of the Recovery Model and the Enrichment program.
- Counselors work nights and weekends and ensure a therapeutic environment by: supervising youth, ensuring and promoting a safe and positive environment effectively caring for, supervising, counseling, and managing crises and emergencies.
- Observe and promptly respond to behavioral issues, adhere to safety standards and encourage healthy living habits, listen and problem solve to provide a safe, secure, and positive environment for each resident
- Enforce daily program schedule, and ensure treatment plans are effectively implemented as directed.
- Documentation of resident’s daily behavior
- Teach youth desirable health and personal habits and Teach / model for residents Independent Living Skills (i.e. housekeeping, cooking)
Qualifications:
- Must be able to interact well with others in a team environment, communicate professional and understand and follow all policies and procedures.
- Must be at least 18 years of age with High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Candidates pursuing an advanced degree are preferred.
- Experience in the mental health field or residential treatment is desired.
- Must be able to pass our physical intervention –Safety Care training.
- All candidates must clear Rhode Island state as well as federal background checks.
- Must have a valid, non-suspended, non-expired driver license and a good driving record.
- All training is available on site.
Benefits:
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
- $2,000.00 Sign-on bonus- Paid at select intervals throughout the youth care worker’s first year of employment.
- Tufts Health Insurance. HHS pays 75% of the cost for full-time employees.
- Delta Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Tuition reimbursement for relevant course work available after 6-months of employment.
- Generous time off. Earn the equivalent of up to 18 days.
- Plus 11 paid holidays per year.
- 403 (b) Retirement Savings plan.
- Voluntary benefits including; Aflac Insurance, ID Shield, and Additional Life Insurance.
- Employee Discount program through TicketsatWork©.
- Employee Referral Program. Earn $350 for referring a hired Youth Care Employee.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Join our team today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.50 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Day range:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person