Residential Counselor

Where

Lanham, MD

What you'll be doing

Responsible for the provision of direct services which promote the ability of clients to participate in appropriate community activities and which contribute to the development and utilization of skills necessary for independent living. Participate in the assessment of the clients rehabilitation needs and in the development, implementation and monitoring of the clients individual rehabilitation plan. Responsible for providing crisis services, including intensive support and assistance, and may be required to provide follow-along services to suspended or discharged clients. Ensure that clients develop and utilize skills that contribute to the maintenance of a safe and sanitary residential environment as well as documenting service delivery. Provide basic health teaching in the areas of nutrition, exercise, dental care, substance abuse prevention, and prevention of injury and illness at home and in the community as well as training in communicable disease prevention.

What your background should be

One year of experience providing rehabilitative services or working with persons with chronic mental illness is preferred.

Required Schooling / Training

Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, sociology, mental health, or a related field.

Who is the client company

This is a non-profit organization that provides affordable housing and other assistance services primarily to low-income people throughout the United States.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com