Ädelbrook is looking to find qualified, compassionate candidates that can inspire hope while helping each student achieve their full potential. We would love to invite you to check out the programs we offer at Ädelbrook. We provide a supportive and collaborative environment encompassing a variety of professionals and disciplines committed to one goal in mind; meeting the unique needs of our students.
Why choose Adelbrook?
Ädelbrook Academy was awarded the 2023 NASET School of Excellence and is an approved provider of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Plus, we offer these great benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- High quality, affordable health insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Matching retirement savings plan
- Employer paid life insurance
- Partnerships with local universities to offer affordable options to help you pursue furthering your education
What to expect in this role?
The Direct Care Counselor (DCC) provides guidance, supervision, mentoring and life skills training to adolescent females residing in the Therapeutic Group Home. The DCC ensures maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma-informed treatment-focused therapeutic activities. This is a non-exempt, full-time position that reports to the Co-Supervisors, or to the Program Director in the Co-Supervisors’ absence. The Counselor’s schedule may include mandatory overtime and shifts on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
A few focus points that makes Ädelbrook stand apart:
- Small classrooms with low student staff ratio
- Interdisciplinary, team-focused, individualized treatment
- Planning time to help you prepare for effective learning
- Continuous employee professional development
- Supportive administrators and certified staff
- Leadership and growth opportunities
- Access to various, high quality curriculum models
What we are looking for?
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and collaborate
- Good communication and demonstrated good judgement
- Ability to establish effective rapport with students, staff and family
Essential Job Requirements:
A high school diploma is required. An Associate Degree or BS/BA degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or another human services field is preferred. At least one year of experience working with seriously emotionally disturbed youth, preferably in a residential setting, preferred. Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or trauma also preferred.
The incumbent must know and be able to apply the agency’s trauma-informed treatment philosophy and be able to maintain certification in PMT, CPR, First Aid and DCF Medication Administration. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record and insurance coverage through the agency’s insurance carrier must be maintained. The ability to work with residents and other employees of diverse ethnic, educational, religious and economic backgrounds is requisite.
Ädelbrook is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Accordingly, all decision affecting our staff are made on the basis of Ädelbrook’s mission, personnel policies and applicable state and federal laws. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, marital status or handicap.