Residential Counselor for Adolescent Community Residence - Evenings and Weekends

• Assist, supervise, support and instruct residents in activities of daily living (ADL’s) utilizing the individual service plans as a guiding tool. ADL’s include: meal planning and preparation, money management, use of community resources, medication management, health management, transportation, basic housekeeping, etc. Provide accurate documentation of services provided.
• Encourage residents to participate in day programming, evening and weekend activities.
• Complete comprehensive and therapeutic service plans as assigned by the Program Director as well as monthly summaries, weekly reports, functional assessments, and applicable billing notes for residents on Counselor’s caseload or as assigned.
• Responsible for storage, record keeping, supervision and training of residents in self-administration of medication.
• Participate in the team process (attend staff meetings).
• Be available to provide assistance in emergencies by participating in the on-call rotation.
• Complete record keeping according to agency policy and procedures.
• Provide informal/situational counseling with a focus on teaching residents to develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Focus and initiate preventative approaches in areas of behavioral intervention via an affirmative, yet non-threatening mode of interaction.
• Ensure a healthy and clean living environment for residents.
• Prepare meals/snacks as needed, complete breakfast log, when applicable.
• Provide transportation and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Responsible for reporting to the House Manager areas of concern relative to the building and grounds.
• Participate in appropriate trainings and professional developments as they become available.
• Respond to crisis and emergencies.
• Follow all NYS vehicle and traffic laws while on duty.
• All other duties as assigned by Management Team.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is:

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good first job for someone who is just entering or re-entering the workforce with limited experience or education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.34 - $18.34 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18