Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center is seeking a Full-Time Bachelors Level milieu counselor (bilingual Spanish/English preferred) for their Prospects Extended Day Treatment (EDT) Program. Staff working in the EDT Program will receive training and certification in the following therapeutic models which are used regularly and are trained both off-site and on-site. These include: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Therapeutic Drama, Project Joy, Medication Administration and Risking Connection.

The Milieu Counselor co-facilitates children's therapy groups, works 1:1 with children ages 5-12, supervises children who are transported to and from program, and collaborates with parents, families and schools. This position is ideal for individuals looking to learn more about the mental health/social services field or those who are seeking to work and gain experience while they are in school.

Schedule

Job Type: Full time (40 hours). Hours are typically 10am-6 pm or 11am-7 p.m. Mon-Friday

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly range $17-$22 based on credentials, experience and skills. Additional compensation offered for obtaining Divers License that allows for driving the van to transport the children to and from the program.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Facilitate groups and activities for clients in assigned room.
• Provide crisis intervention as clinically indicated.
• Implementation of the behavior modification/level system.
• Assist in providing transportation by riding in the van with the driver and addressing any issues.
• Monitor children's absences and collaborate with family and school around attendance issues
• Attend all interdisciplinary meetings as scheduled

HOURLY RATE BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Submit resumes to Mary Alice Delagrange: mdelegrange@mfcgc.org

To read more about Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center or the (Prospects) EDT program please visit our website: http://www.midfairfieldccc.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• working with children and families: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Norwalk, CT 06851 (Required)

Work Location: In person