Mental Health/Residential Support Worker

Need full-time work, but want the flexibility of three days off each week? Talk with us about our option for 10-hour/day schedules.

Seeking individuals who enjoy helping others make changes to their lives. Position involves assisting adults with significant mental health challenges learn the skills and strategies to help them move toward a more independent lifestyle. Working closely with the therapeutic team, drives the daily work toward goals related to self-care,  managing symptoms and medication, effective personal relationships, engagement/re-engagement with community, management of home/living space, meal planning/preparation, employment skills and support, budgeting, and more.  

Flexible start/end times are available, however ideal work hours are between 10:00am and 6:30pm, with at least one weekend shift required. Shifts of four 10-hour days are available, as desired. No overnights. Full and Part-time positions available.

All candidates must have a valid driver's license, mandatory drug testing and a criminal background check.

Minimum requirements for the position include:
 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education of family therapy, and, a minimum of one (1) year direct care experience or supervised practice in lieu of the experience requirement.

OR

• High school diploma (or equivalency) plus twelve (12) college credit hours in behavioral health-related courses, and two (2) years direct care experience

Benefits of joining the New Vitae team:

1. Competitive pay begins at $14.00/hr.
2. Paid holiday, sick, personal time off with accruals beginning the first day of employment.
3. We even celebrate "You" with a paid day off for your birthday.
4. Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
5. 401K savings plan for retirement with company match for deposits.
6. Tuition Reimbursement and professional/career development opportunities
7. Paid life insurance policy.

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery (NVWR) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, unemployment status, political affiliation, or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. NVWR will consider qualified job candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. Furthermore, we comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the EEOC.

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery (NVWR) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, unemployment status, political affiliation, or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. NVWR will consider qualified job candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. Furthermore, we comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the EEOC