Residence Counselor

Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. (RSS), a not-for-profit mental health agency, is searching for a Residence Counselor to work with psychiatrically disabled adults in our community residence in Liberty, NY. RSS is a compassionate and caring employer dedicated to providing a vital safety net for vulnerable members of our communities. To our employees, working at RSS is more than a career – it’s a calling. As a Residence Counselor you will be part of an exceptional and inspiring team that changes lives every day. This is your chance to apply!

Qualifications and Skills:

High School Diploma/GED or greater

Must be computer literate

Active/Valid NYS driver's license

Successful completion of the Justice Center and New York State Office of Children and Families Statewide Central Register Database clearance

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Establish and maintain good rapport and working relationships with residents.

· Aid and encourage residents to meet the established goals of their service plans.

· Provide information, referral and advocacy.

· Ensure the protection of all client civil liberties, rights, and property.

· Attend all staff meetings.

· Prepare and maintain accurate client records and other reporting requirements.

· Supervise self-medication of residents.

· Teach skills of daily living.

· Conduct fire drills.

· On-call responsibilities, if applicable.

· Ensure clients are transported to needed services in a timely manner.

· Maintain valid American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification.

· Ensure all policies and procedures are followed.

· Participate, when appropriate, in training sessions designed to enhance growth and skill development.

· Perform other reasonably related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits offered including medical, dental, vision, 401K, 403b and flexible spending account.

Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time

Access to agency vehicle

Mileage Reimbursement

Rehabilitation Support Services wants all interested applicants to know we hire a diverse workforce and are actively recruiting candidates in accordance with diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity practices.

This is an immediate opportunity. The interview process may be comprised of a combination of virtual and onsite meetings/interviews.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.41 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18