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Residential Counselor

$20 per hour

Veterans Inc

233 Arch Street, New Britain, CT 06051, United States | Regional Progam - CT | Hourly | 20-24 per hour Based on shift | Full, Part time, or Per Diem

| The can be a full time position comes with full benefits (health, dental, vision, 403B, paid time off, short/long term disability and life insurance, etc.). Part time and per diem only come with 403B and sick time.

With the belief that they were there when we needed them, so we must be there now that they need us, Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of supportive services to Veterans and their families in New England. We are seeking to fill Residential Counselor positions and add valuable members to our team to accomplish our mission!

Join our team on the shift that suits you best! We have immediate openings for day, evening, and awake overnight shifts, seven days a week.

  • Hourly Rate: $20

  • Shift Differential: $2 for evening and awake overnight

  • Weekend Shift Differential: $2 for all weekend shifts

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY:

  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with the clients, staff, volunteers and visitors.

  • Maintains resident safety and confidentiality. Utilize the wand to check all bags as residents enter the facility; administering breathalyzer and random drug tests to all clients; and forward incoming calls for residents.

  • Prepares and submits detailed shift and incident reports of all activities, incidents and emergencies that occur during shift.

  • Maintains safety and security of the building, company vehicles, and all Veterans Inc. property on site.

  • First responder for client-related emergencies, RC are trained in CPR, First Aid, and Narcan administration.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience working in security, residential or direct care services

  • Must be able to successfully pass a CORI/Background records check.

  • Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.

  • Must be willing to submit to and successfully pass a drug test.

For more information, or to apply now; visit our website ( . Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter/resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page ( . Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed.

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. If you need assistance completing an application please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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