Residential Direct Care Staff For Substance Use Program

Company overview:

Hype Counseling Services has been around since 2007, delivering high quality mental health and Substance Use services to those who need it most! We are a group of extremely passionate individuals who take pride in what we do, as well as serving our community. When we have the chance to add on to our family and team, we look for individuals who have the same passion and align with our philosophy and values, and have a desire to grow professionally and personally within our organization. If this speaks to you, we want you! And invite you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Supportive Groups: Facilitate assigned group therapy sessions, providing a supportive and engaging environment for residents to explore and understand their behaviors and emotions.
• Individual Support: Offer one-on-one support and encouragement to residents, helping them navigate their recovery process and personal growth journey.
• Medication Management: Monitor and accurately record residents’ medication intake, ensuring compliance with prescribed treatments.
• ADL's: assist participants with understanding the importance of maintaining healthy ADL's (activities of daily living) and IADL's (instrumental activities of daily living)
• Communication: Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, effectively conveying information and fostering open dialogue with residents and team members.
• Time Management: Efficiently organize and prioritize tasks to ensure the smooth operation of daily activities within the facility.
• Facilitate Training: Lead in-service training sessions, contributing to the ongoing education and development of staff on relevant topics and best practices.
• Problem Solving: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a timely and effective manner.

Qualifications:

• Lived Experience: Applicants with personal experience in recovery are highly valued, offering unique insights and empathy in supporting our residents. Not mandatory, but a plus!
• Diverse Backgrounds: A passion for working with clients from diverse ethnic groups and backgrounds.
• Independence: Capable of working with minimal supervision, showing initiative and self-direction.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Positive Attitude: Must present and promote a positive work environment and be able to work collaboratively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Learning Orientation: A willingness to learn or existing understanding of emotional intelligence and a growth mindset.
• Teamwork: Must be able to work functionally within a team structure.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals recovering from substance abuse.

HYPE Counseling Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.51 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23224: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person