Senior Residential Counselor

Senior Residential Counselor

Salary

$52,897.26 - $70,856.76 Annually

Location

Alexandria, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00521

Department

Department of Community and Human Services

Division

CENTER FOR ADULT SERVICES

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Senior Residential Counselor

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Senior Residential Counselor position.

An Overview

The Senior Residential Counselor (SRC) provides supervision of residential counselors to ensure the individuals who live in the home are provided with quality care, supports and instruction in daily living skills based on the individual's treatment plan. The SRC provides oversight of daily operations and service provision to individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and/or a co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder. Oversees program management of the home by maintaining resident records in accordance with HIPPA standards, assures program site is clean, safe and in good repair. The SRC monitors compliance with State licensing, City and department policies and regulations.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate should have thorough knowledge of Intellectual Disability, mental illness, and substance abuse and experience in providing behavioral health services to these populations. Thorough knowledge of City, State, and Federal policies and procedures, rules and license requirements for program operations or the ability to acquire such knowledge; thorough knowledge of person-centered practices; ability to assist in developing and implementing program policies, procedures, and plans; ability to provide supervision, guidance, assistance, and training to residential staff; ability to implement and monitor Federal and State standards for quality assurance compliance; ability to establish and maintain complete client records; good knowledge of best practice standards in residential services for adults with Intellectual Disability, substance abuse treatment; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

The Opportunity

• Responsible for selection process of new counselors
• Orients, trains and supervises counselors on an ongoing basis. Meets with supervisees for both individual and group supervision.
• Maintains the staff schedule to ensure all shifts are covered.
• Coordinates with supervisees to ensure that food and all other items required for the residence are purchased on a weekly basis, within the budgetary requirements.
• Ensures that residents are provided with services in accordance with the goals and objectives on the treatment plan
• Documents client services, supports and interventions in the clinical record and oversees the quality of supervisees' documentation.
• Participates in treatment team meetings.
• Ensures counselors maintain required training and certifications.
• Provides direct observation and feedback to counselors through announced and unannounced visits
• Reviews and approves Kronos for supervisees; approves and monitors use of overtime.
• Maintains current policies and procedures manuals at the residence.
• Develops and maintains rapport with neighbors and other community members
• Attends and participates in monthly supervision meetings.
• Utilize and maintain a City credit card to purchase food and household supplies, etc. Reconcile monthly purchase cards statement for approval.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About the Department

The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Two-Year College Degree; two years experience working with clients with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, Substance Abuse Disorder or domestic violence in a residential setting and supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must possess a valid drivers license issued by the state of their residence.

Preferred Qualifications

Four year college degree in Human Service or a related field; two years working in a residential setting with clients diagnosed with substance use disorder(s), serious mental illness and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder. One year of supervisory experience. Possession of a QMHP-A License.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to: FBI/Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; education/certifications; and driver's license.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM with occasional evenings, weekends, holidays.

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.

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The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team of Human Resources at DHR.TA@alexandriava.gov.

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In Virginia or any other location, have you ever been or are the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect? If yes, list all cases and explain. If no, indicate "N/A."

02

All positions in DCHS require successful completion of pre-employment background checks in the Virginia State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry and national Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database. Some positions require criminal records check, and scrutiny of any found criminal records against the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services list of Barrier Crimes. Some positions require drug testing, and verification of driver's license and education/certifications.

• I Understand.

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To answer "Yes" to this question, you must answer "Yes" to all the following questions: • Do you possess a Two-Year College Degree? • Do you have at least two (2) years of experience working with clients with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, Substance Abuse Disorder or domestic violence in a residential setting and supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities? • Do you possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of your residence? If you answer "No" to any part of this question you must answer "No".

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "No" to question 3, do you have any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position? (If you answered, "Yes to question 3, please answer "Yes" to this question).

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Four-Year college degree in Human Services or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least two (2) years of experience working in a residential setting with clients diagnosed with substance use disorder(s), serious mental illness and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a QMHP - A license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Alexandria

Address City Hall

421 King Street,

Alexandria, Virginia, 22314

Phone 7037463784

Website http://alexandriava.gov/jobs