We are currently offering $1,000.00 sign on bonuses! Bonuses are payable in two installments ($500.00 with first paycheck, and $500.00 after satisfactory completion of six-month probationary period).

Who We Are:

At Rock Creek Foundation, a subsidiary of The Sante Group, we believe that having a disability and/or a mental illness should not prevent anyone from having the opportunity to participate in everyday life. That’s why we have been pioneering the field of behavioral health services for the dually-diagnosed. We want to ensure that each person we serve can develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible, in their own communities, and is able to realize his or her potential in ways that they could not do so before. Our committed staff of direct support professionals help drive our mission.

What We’re Looking For:

Rock Creek Foundation is seeking a Full-time Day Program Counselor to join our team in Silver Spring, MD! As a Life Coach, you will be responsible for supporting people with disabilities achieve personal goals, as well as find meaningful work to increase their independence and social interconnectedness.

What You’ll Get:

• Schedule: Tentative schedule of Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Hourly Rate Range: $17.00-17.75
• Competitive benefits package including a 403(b) with company match.
• Opportunities for career growth, training and professional development, flexible work schedules and shifts
• Tuition assistance
• Company-wide wellness program
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
• The rare opportunity to make a difference in the very community that you call home
• We are leading providers in Behavioral and Mental Health!
• Smart, passionate, and engaged coworkers

What You’ll Do:

• Counsels’ individuals, assisting them to identify and resolve problems and make effective use of resources.
• Helps individuals understand mental illness and how it affects their health and lifestyle.
• Encourages individuals to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem.
• Arrange necessary training and therapy to help clients meet their goals.
• Strives to place individuals in gainful employment after acquisition of marketable skills.
• Assist the individual in resolving work related problems or difficulties.
• Provide hands-on vocational training to advance clients' work skills.
• Maintains working relationships with staff of other agencies and institutions, homes, and facilities, and acts as liaison between clients and agency or institution.
• Prepares and maintains written case records, reports, and forms, performs case follow-up and closing, and performs other administrative tasks as required.

What We Require:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with Adults diagnosed with varying mental health and intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software
• Must be able to work with “high-risk” consumers who have mental illnesses as well as developmental and physical disabilities. We expect all staff to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job, and we believe that diversity of background and experience makes for better problem-solving and collaboration, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Even more important than your resume is a positive attitude, a passion for making an impact, a personal desire to grow, and the ability to help individuals heal, recover, and thrive.

The Santé Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The Santé Group participates in E-Verify. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Disclaimers:

Santé Group Companies aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcomed, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Santé Group Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Santé Group Companies participates in E-Verify. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf