Community Hope is a  non-profit agency celebrating over 35 years of restoring hope and changing lives.  When someone has hope, anything is possible!
Our mission is to be a beacon of hope in our community, connecting individuals and families with life-changing support, services, and housing that foster the independence and resiliency to live their best lives.

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Community Hope is looking for Behavioral Health Counselors for our Hope for Veterans Program.

To ensure the safety of people we serve and our workforce, we require employee’s proof of COVID-19 vaccination.  Unvaccinated employees must participate in COVID-19 testing at minimum one to two times per week in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Available Shifts:

• FULL TIME / Monday - Friday: 3pm - 11pm
• FULL FIME / Overnight Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10pm-8am
• FULL FIME / Overnight Monday-Friday: 0pm-8am
• PART TIME / Saturday & Sunday: 3pm-11pm
• PART TIME / Overnight Saturday & Sunday: 11pm-7am
• Per-diem (to cover shifts as needed)
  

Responsibilities:

• Provides supportive counseling for veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
• Provides transportation in agency vehicle, as required.
• Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures safety of the veterans in the program.
• Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
• Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Submits maintenance work orders to the house manager/administrative assistant.
• Executes all emergency procedures such as medical emergencies, crisis intervention, fire and/or smoke, police emergency, AED/ First Aid, etc. as per the Agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Documents any and all pertinent information in and reviews the Communication Log Book, Resident Sign-In Log, Medication Sign-In Log, Pass Authorization Log, and reporting any violations to the Program Coordinator.
• Functions as a team member: covering shifts, communicating all relevant information to other team members, covering co-workers duties as needed.
• Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or a related discipline; OR Licensed R.N.; OR two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience, OR licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) plus two years of related mental health experience; OR a High School diploma and four years of related mental health experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.
• Veterans preferred; and/or experience working with veterans preferred. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.  

 VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.

~We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.~