Residential Counselor at The Affiliated Sante Group – Silver Spring, Maryland

Sign-on bonus of $500.00 payable in two installments ($250.00 with first paycheck, $250.00 after satisfactory completion of six-month probationary period)

Who We Are:

At Rock Creek Foundation, a subsidiary of The Sante Group, we believe that having a disability and/or a mental illness should not prevent anyone from having the opportunity to participate in everyday life. That’s why we have been pioneering the field of behavioral health services for the dually diagnosed. We want to ensure that each person we serve can develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible, in their own communities, and is able to realize his or her potential in ways that they could not do so before. Our committed staff of direct support professionals help drive our mission.

What We’re Looking For:

Rock Creek Foundation is currently in search of Full-Time - Residential Counselors to work with courageous, high-functioning individuals with severe mental challenges in our residential homes in Bethesda, MD. We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) plan with company match, paid sick and vacation days, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness & Engagement Program, a companywide Employee Recognition Program, professional development, and growth opportunities.

Available Schedules:

• Weekend (Sat/Sun) 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

OR

• Weekend (Sat/Sun): 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

What You’ll Do:

• Assists in planning recreational activities.
• Counsels residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems.
• Responsible for medication administration, treatment plan implementation and household duties.
• Compiles records of daily activities of residents. Writes and submits incident reports as needed.
• Supervises group-sponsored trips and social functions.
• Ascertains need for and secures services of physician.
• Answers telephone and sorts and distributes mail.
• Escorts individuals on trips outside establishment for shopping or to obtain medical or dental services.
• Plans menus.
• Comply with COMAR, MHP and Company regulations.
• Implement resident rehabilitation plans and record appropriate data.
• Record and submit all necessary documentation for billing.

What We Require:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with Adults diagnosed with varying mental health and intellectual disabilities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with less than two (2) points as well as current automobile insurance.
• Able to obtain DDA med administration.
• Knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software

What You’ll Get:

• An hourly rate range is $20.00-20.50
• Competitive benefits package including a 403(b) with company match
• Opportunities for career growth, training and professional development, flexible work schedules and shifts
• Tuition assistance
• Company-wide wellness program
• The rare opportunity to make a difference in the very community that you call home
• We are leading providers in Behavioral and Mental Health!
• Smart, passionate, and engaged coworkers

Must be able to work with “high-risk” consumers who have mental illnesses as well as developmental and physical disabilities. We expect all staff to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.

About Us:

At Rock Creek Foundation, we believe that having a disability and/or a mental illness should not prevent anyone from having the opportunity to participate in everyday life. That’s why we have been pioneering the field of behavioral health services for the dually-diagnosed: people living with developmental disabilities as well as severe and persistent mental illness. We want to ensure that each person we serve can develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible, in their own communities and is able to realize his or her potential in ways that they could not do so before.

Rock Creek Foundation aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcomed, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Rock Creek Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The Rock Creek Foundation participates in E Verify. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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