*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for Residential Counselors to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Have a passion for assisting those diagnosed with mental illness. Must be a self-starter and well organized.
• Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Our Company Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range:

$20.00/hr. ($36,400/yr.) - $26.00/hr. ($47,320/yr.)

Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

Schedules(Subject to available openings):

Monday - Friday: 35 hours/week

Tuesday - Saturday: 35 hours/week

Overnights: 35 hours/week

Locations - In person (Subject to available openings):

• Port Jefferson
• Medford
• Oakdale
• East Islip
• Huntington
• Ronkonkoma

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

At Options for Community Living, Inc., individuals living with a mental health diagnosis live, learn, and develop their potential in an environment that respects personal choice. The full-time Residential Counselor provides various support services to the residents and is responsible for training and assisting residents in the activities of daily living.

• Participate in the planning and evaluation of individual service plans and monitor plan objectives on a regular basis.
• Write progress notes on service plan on a weekly basis.
• Train and assist residents in the activities of daily living including household maintenance.
• Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self-medication skills as needed.
• Provide case management and follow-up service.
• Provide transportation to residents as needed.
• May occasionally attend team meetings, discharge meetings.
• Provide household maintenance checks and repairs. Conduct fire drills at community residence as needed.
• Notify the Program Supervisor/Program Manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.