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Vesta, Inc. is a not for profit, financially sound, mental health company which is expanding throughout the Maryland area. Vesta, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare to include clinic, day program, and residential homes for those suffering from mental health disorders as well as transitional housing for homeless veterans.
We are currently in search of several compassionate individuals who have a passion for working with consumers who have been diagnosed with severe mental illness to work in our Oxon Hill Aging Region Residential Program. These individuals would be assisting with coordination of client care and daily activities such as meal preparation, household chores, grooming, extra-curricular activities, medication monitoring and general oversight of consumers in the residential homes which are located throughout Prince Georges County. This position would be working in group homes with senior clients who have a variety of diagnosis and behavior disorders, but also have somatic care needs.
We are currently in search of several compassionate individuals who have a passion for working with consumers who have been diagnosed with severe mental illness to work in our Oxon Hill Aging Region Residential Program. These individuals would be assisting with coordination of client care and daily activities such as meal preparation, household chores, grooming, extra-curricular activities, medication monitoring and general oversight of consumers in the residential homes which are located throughout Prince Georges County. This position would be working in group homes with senior clients who have a variety of diagnosis and behavior disorders, but also have somatic care needs.
We are currently looking for a Part-Time Counselor that will work every Sat/Sun 8am-8pm.
Pay is $16.83-$18.85/hr based on meeting the minimum qualifications of the position.
Requirements:
- Caring, self-directed individuals who also take direction and feedback well.
- Self-motivation and ability to coordinate activities
- Ability to re-direct and de-escalate individuals
- Experience providing skills training
- Ability to drive a 15 passenger vans daily and possess and maintain, throughout employment, a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to enter information electronically and have a basic comfort with computers.
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening such as background check, drug testing, and reference verification.
The ideal candidate would be a compassionate individual with an understanding of the mentally ill and the ability to work individually and as a team member. This candidate must able to communicate in a positive, professional manor, and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Service field preferred but not required.
Salary is based on experience and degree. Excellent benefits include dental, retirement, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
