About Job

The Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI) is a progressive Nonprofit that assists homeless individuals, adults, and youth with clinical needs and permanent housing. MIRCI is continuing to improve the opportunities for the homeless in the Midlands and surrounding areas and is seeking a TLP Residential Counselor.

FUNCTION:

The TLP Residential Counselor - 2nd Shift will assist youth housed in MIRCI's transitional and permanent supportive housing programs in developing and/or refining skills to help make a successful transition to self-sufficient living. The TLP Residential Counselor - 2nd Shift receives direct supervision from the TLP coordinator. This position will work Monday-Friday, 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences is required
Two years of experience in the human service field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES NEEDED:

Knowledge of providing supportive services and assistance to youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Knowledge of crisis interventions.
Knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with clients and other staff members.
Knowledge of basic health, welfare, and social services provided by other public and private agencies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective contact with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to persons served.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Provides rehabilitative services to clients served and responds to client needs effectively and in a timely manner.
Assists youth clients with developing housing plans.
Facilitates daily community meetings and skill-building groups.
Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship with all youth residents.
Assists and supervises the daily maintenance of the youth residents, as well as the preparation of meals and self-administration of medications and activities to improve social skills/interaction.
Performs other related duties as required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid SC driver's license and a good driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.22 per hour

Schedule:

2nd Shift: 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm M-F

Our team members give so much to our clients, it is important that MIRCI takes care of our team members. Some of the perks that we offer when you join our team are:

3 weeks accrued vacation per year
3 weeks accrued sick time per year
13 paid holidays
Generous benefits package including Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
401K
401K employer match up to 6%
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave

MIRCI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.