Overnight Counselor Assistant

Overnight Counselor Assistant

The Overnight Counselor Assistant is an awake position. The overnight counselor is responsible for the safety of the residents and facility between the hours of 10 PM and 8:00 AM. The overnight counselor provides counseling and emergency services as needed. The overnight counselor provides Quality Assurance services as designated by the Program Director and Program Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observes behavior and ensures the maintenance of appropriate conduct.
• Provides for the safety and integrity of the facility at all times.
• Ensures all records are locked and medications are stored and monitored according to program policy.
• Ensures the adherence of confidentiality regulations.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with residents, staff and community professionals.
• Provides crisis management as needed. Has the ability to identify symptoms of decomposition and develop strategies to address concerns with appropriate treatment providers.
• Maintains professional practices and adheres to Agency's policies and procedures.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
• Does not leave the facility unattended without the verbal consent of the Program Supervisor.
• Completes other duties as assigned

Night Counselor Responsibilities: Daily:

• Check the medication log for the following:
• Identifies and counts all controlled medications.
• Checks medication log to ensure counselors are documenting missed medications in both the log and the resident's progress notes.
• Places a shift entry in the daily log. Notes any concerns in the log and/or progress notes.

Night Counselor Responsibilities: Weekly:

• Counts all medication at the beginning of each week and forward a report to the Clinical supervisor.
• Prepares the weekly case review list. Send copies to case managers and Clinical Supervisor.
• Compiles drug screening data and advises the Clinical Supervisor.
• Prepares the room list at the beginning of each week. Posts copy in the office. Faxes or e-mails copies to the business office to the attention of bookkeeper and the Residential Services Director.

Night counselor responsibilities: Monthly:

• Audits all of the charts of residents discharged within thirty days of discharge. If charts are not complete, make list deficiencies and give a copy to both the counselor and the program supervisor. As soon as counselors inform you they have completed all assigned work, break the chart down and move them to the closed files.
• Prepares the next month's medication sheet on the last work shift of the month.
• Organizes the bulletin boards in the office and hallway. Keeps postings current.
• Collects monthly work readiness reports from counselors and complete report. Sends report to Program Director.

Night counselor responsibilities: Semiyearly or yearly:

• Audits 50% of the active records twice a year (June and December). Records results on the program audit tools then give the program supervisor the completed reports. Lists the audited charts on the audit log sheet in the Quality Assurance notebook. Sends a copy of the log sheet to the Program Director by January 1st.
• Prepares a summary of the resident surveys collected throughout the previous year. Sends the summarized report to the Program Director by March 1st.
• Completes "county of origin reports" for both the CR and SLP. Sends reports to the Program Director by March 1st.
• Completes the unplanned discharge report detailing reasons for unplanned discharges. Sends this report to Program Director by March 1st
• Adheres to Agency policies and procedures

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Education:

Associates preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.

Credentials:

CASAC-T preferred Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle

Experience:

Two years of prior experience in substance abuse or related human service field preferred.

As per Justice Center recommendations, all counselor assistants must be 21 years of age or older.

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Additional Qualifications:

• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR's corporate compliance and ethics program.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal/written skills
• Previous experience working with diverse populations, including economic diversity.
• Possession a valid NYS Driver's license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
• Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies
• Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques
• Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.