A compassionate Residential Counselor offering 2+ years of hands-on experience implementing recovery methods, assisting with mental and behavioral challenges and supporting resident goals while encouraging responsibility and independence.
Motivational and warm professional,
commended for enhancing standard of living 100% by facilitating and executing activities to encourage social interaction among residents.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
MAB Community Services.
270 Pleasant Street, Riverbend Water, MA
02.2021 - Current
Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
Counseled four residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life.
Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services and providing emotional support.
Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
Cared for residents by assisting in changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning and personal hygiene.
Attended meetings to develop and implement individually tailored treatment plans to lead residents to successful reintegration into society.
Engaged crisis intervention techniques to deescalate aggressive and hostile behavior of residents.
Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
Collaborated with various agencies and service providers to facilitate care coordination and information sharing.
Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.