Residential Counselor

Salary Range $23.50 - $24.50 Hourly

Level Experienced

Position Type Full Time

Education Level 2 Year Degree

Category Health Care / Counseling

Description

Job Summary: In accordance with the organization’s mission, vision and values, the Residential Counselor is responsible for case management services. The following duties will apply:

Duties

• Responsible for the development of a comprehensive evaluation, phone screens, development and implementation of individual client service plans, ensuring that plans are initiated; provide follow-up and modification as necessary. Assure that record keeping is in compliance with agency and OASAS regulations and policy & procedures.

• Demonstrates teamwork and an ability to work in a team environment with coworkers and supervisors. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and cooperative with the team.

• Completion of discharge activities according to policies, practices & procedures.

• Responsible for independent completion of case management duties.

• Ensure availability of and facilitation of the process for coordinating treatment referrals, funding/insurance referrals and insurance coverage.

• Responsible for providing counseling to residents in order to assist clients in the development of appropriate interpersonal, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Participate in general, staff, in-service and supervisory meetings held by the Agency or counseling staff.

• Assist clients in addressing issues and challenges by role-modeling appropriated responses.

• Assist in teaching the clients about personal care, household chores, daily living, community resources and safety awareness.

• Actively participate with the program team in completing proper daily maintenance of living areas including cleaning and maintaining an orderly environment. Assist with light cleaning.

• Assist clients with budget, grocery shopping and meal preparation as appropriate to treatment plan level of care.

• Maintain positive and effective relationships with community groups, referral sources and service agencies.

• Responsible for monitoring/distribution of residents’ medications.

Perform other duties and functions as directed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree in Health/Human Services . Bachelors Degree preferred. Valid NYS Drivers’ License. Pursuit of QHP stats is encouraged.

Other Skills/Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with culturally diverse persons, staff and community service providers.

• Knowledge of local behavioral health system.

• Ability to multi-task, have good problem solving and time management skills and the ability to remain calm in crisis.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• E-record.