Residential Counselor I

Come join a team of dedicated and compassionate staff at a new 16-bed state-of-the-art Secure Residential Facility in Essex, Vermont. You will play an essential role in the person-centered treatment of adults with severe mental illness. The facility is over 17,000 square feet with a separate full-size gymnasium. Residential Counselor duties involve the care and treatment of the residents within the facility and out in the community. Residential Counselors provide education, support with life skills and milieu management, and support residents to appointments in the community, activities, and various community visits. Duties include co-facilitating groups and activities. Residential Counselors observe resident behavior and respond therapeutically with the aim to facilitate community inclusion, independence, and skill acquisition. There are 3 separate levels within this job class. Although some job duties are shared throughout the job class, there are differences in some responsibilities, including expectations around the facilitation of groups, leadership roles on the floor, etc. We are currently recruiting for the day and night shift. There is a pay rate shift differential given to those who work weekend and as well as those who work nights (6:30 pm - 7:00 am). Night shift is $4.00 for all shifts worked, and both shifts receive a weekend differential of $1.50/hour. Responsibilities and Requirements The work accomplished by this position is directly linked to the Department of Mental Health's mission to promote mental health as a vital part of overall well-being by advancing prevention, early intervention, and recovery-focused care. Qualifications Six (6) months of experience in a human services, health care, public administration or related field. OR Enrollment in a degree program matriculating towards a degree in a human services, health care, public administration or related field. Special Requirements Active Driver’s License is required. Overtime work may be required to maintain safe staffing levels and is considered a condition of employment. Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, the essential job functions. Total Compensation 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan Tuition Reimbursement Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts Low cost group life insurance Incentive-based Wellness Program Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

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