Visiting Counselor ATP

Provides case management in an Apartment Treatment Program Hours: 35 hours per week, schedules (in person or in the field) Program hours: Office is open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Mon. to Fri. and Saturdays 8AM to 4PM Annualized Salary: $55,120.04 with comprehensive benefits package plus sign-on bonus of $3000.00 Revision Date: November 21, 2024 Geel Community Service's Mission: Our mission is to enable people with mental illness and co-occurring disorders to establish and maintain safety and stability in a supportive living environment. Geel’s housing and support services combine a coordinated, self-directed approach that is individually tailored and trauma-informed. Our model promotes increased self-sufficiency, self-worth, recovery, and the ability for those we serve to live independently within their communities. Program Description: The Apartment Treatment Program , Community Residence is a 54-bed, scattered site program. The program is licensed by the NYS Office of Mental Health and designed for single adults diagnosed with a mental illness who will benefit from a shared living arrangement as they work on the skills that will enable them to successfully transition to more independent supportive housing. Residents have their own bedrooms in scattered sites, two or three-bedroom apartments. Essential Responsibilities and Role of a Visiting Counselor/Case Manager: Case Management for a caseload of six (6) clients/residents Assist and demonstrate residents in the acquisition of daily living skills (DLS) that include, but are not limited to: Personal hygiene/grooming Shopping Food preparation Budgeting Supervise apartment maintenance chores in cleaning when necessary. Accompany residents to other service providers as needed (e.g., Public assistance, Social Security, day programs, and medical/psychiatric appointments). Provide availability (on a rotating basis) for crisis intervention and cell phone responsibility during non-scheduled work hours. Ability to work with consumers, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, with understanding and consideration for cultural differences. Qualifications and Requirements: Education and experience: Baccalaureate Degree in Human Services or higher. Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus. Physical Requirements: Must be able to access apartments above the first floor with or without elevator access. Must be able to travel to different locations using public transportation. Must be able to demonstrate proper cleaning and apartment maintenance methods to clients/residents in addressing their activities of daily living. To apply for this position, see below. Apply for this position Years of Experience in Social Services * Highest Level of Education Completed * Availability * Full-Time (20 hours or more) Part-Time (19 hours or less) How did you hear about us? * First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Upload CV/Resume * Drop files here or click to upload (Maximum allowed file size is 8 MB. Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, .png, .jpeg) By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. * #J-18808-Ljbffr