Direct Support Professional - Counselor Aide (Contingent)

Full-time - Entry Level

Toledo, OH

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Harbor is seeking a Counselor Aide within our women's residential substance use treatment program. A Counselor Aide is responsible for providing direct care to resident daily activities, overseeing household operations, and maintaining clinical records regarding each resident's behavior and treatment planning goals in a women's residential substance use treatment program. Position is contingent, and candidates must be able to work some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and maintaining client's daily household assignments, schedules, and activities, including but not limited to; counseling sessions, and social interaction skills.
• Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provide support to the resident according to the care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the clinical team with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences.
• Ensures and monitors client involvement in 12-step programming through in-house meetings and community based meetings.
• Maintain accurate, complete and appropriate clinical records in a timely manner.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• Transport clients to appointments, social activities etc.
• Responsible for the completion of all scheduled tasks, care of residents and the facility (including maintenance and cleaning).
• Participates in training and development programs to enhance knowledge, skills and personal service network.
• Complete household duties and work orders as outlined on the duty list for each shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. Medical Assistant Certification or Bachelor degree in human service field preferred.
• Experience working with and/or training in delivery of behavioral health services preferred.
• Chemical Dependency/Counseling/Social Work Licensure preferred.
• Must be at least 23 years of age, have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and be deemed insurable through Harbor's vehicle insurance carrier for first and second shift employees. Third shift employees will not be required to drive. Must remain up-to-date on annual Defensive Driving for 15-Passenger Vans training requirement.
• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required.

Nice-to-haves

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Bachelor degree in human service field
• Experience working with behavioral health services
• Chemical Dependency/Counseling/Social Work Licensure

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Employee referral bonuses
• Ability to make a difference in your community!