Residential Counselor - Day

DESC

2 months ago

United States$34.69/hrFull TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join DESC as a Residential Counselor - Day in United States.

Key Responsibilities

AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Interact with residents in the general milieu and common areas.

Assist clinical staff in the coordination of services to residents; contact residents' outside service providers as necessary.

Assist clinical staff in engaging residents through creative, resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence.

Assist clinical staff in the initiation, facilitation and promotion of on-site activities, therapeutic support groups, outings and community meetings.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Basic understanding of homelessness and various characteristics of homeless adult population.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds.

Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.

Subscription to philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $34.69/hr.

34 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Day shift, Thursday-Friday off schedule.

Day shift only - no nights.

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Key Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Residential Counselor - Day position at DESC includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at DESC is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $35 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Security Monitoring, Log Keeping, Resident Relations, Service Coordination, Activity Facilitation, Property Management, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

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Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA Card Subsidy, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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