Overnight Counselor Assistant

Job Title Overnight Counselor Assistant Job Type Full-time Location Bath, NY Department Residential Services Employment Type Full time Schedule Full Time, and Per Diem Opportunities Available! Salary $19/hr General Description 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, and 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: Identify and count all controlled medications; check medication log to ensure counselors are documenting missed medications in both the log and the resident’s progress notes; place a shift entry in the daily log and note any concerns in the log and/or progress notes. Night Counselor Responsibilities: Weekly Count all medication at the beginning of each week and forward a report to the Clinical supervisor. Prepare the weekly case review list. Send copies to case managers and Clinical Supervisor. Compile drug screening data and advise the Clinical Supervisor. Prepare the room list at the beginning of each week, post a copy in the office, and fax or email copies to the business office to the attention of bookkeeper and the Residential Services Director. Night Counselor Responsibilities: Monthly Audit all charts of residents discharged within thirty days of discharge. If charts are not complete, make a list of deficiencies and give a copy to both the counselor and the program supervisor; after counselors inform you they have completed all assigned work, break the chart down and move them to the closed files. Prepare the next month’s medication sheet on the last work shift of the month. Organize the bulletin boards in the office and hallway and keep postings current. Collect monthly work readiness reports from counselors and complete report. Send report to Program Director. Night Counselor Responsibilities: Semi-Yearly or Yearly Audit 50% of the active records twice a year (June and December). Record results on the program audit tools then give the program supervisor the completed reports. List the audited charts on the audit log sheet in the Quality Assurance notebook and send a copy of the log sheet to the Program Director by January 1st. Prepare a summary of the resident surveys collected throughout the previous year. Send the summarized report to the Program Director by March 1st. Complete "county of origin reports" for both the CR and SLP. Send reports to the Program Director by March 1st. Complete the unplanned discharge report detailing reasons for unplanned discharges and send this report to Programs Director by March 1st. Adhere to Agency policies and procedures. Requirements Associates preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required. CASAC-T preferred. Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle. Two years of prior experience in substance abuse or related human service field preferred. All counselor assistants must be 21 years of age or older. 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. Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction. Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively meet deadlines. Excellent verbal/written skills. Previous experience working with diverse populations, including economic diversity. Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver’s record 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 the 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. Salary Description $19/hr #J-18808-Ljbffr