Supportive Apartment Counselor-Sullivan County, NY

Company Overview

The Arc Greater Hudson Valley is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to providing support and services to over 1,800 people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and to their families in Sullivan, Orange and Dutchess Counties, New York. A chapter of The Arc New York, our main offices are located at 162 East Broadway in Monticello, NY.

Our agency offers a broad range of services including Residential Services, Clinical Services, Day Services, Family Support Services, Guardianship Services, Employment Services, Recreation and more. Our mission is to support people with unique abilities to live as valued and contributing members of the community.

Job Summary:

The Supportive Apartment Counselor provides support, training, assistance and supervision to the people receiving supports in the Supportive Apartment Program.

Expectations:

Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with people receiving supports, collaterals, and staff.

Relate the Agency’s mission statement and core values to daily responsibilities, interactions, and decision making.

Adhere to the Agency’s Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, Code of Professionalism, and Policies and Procedures.

Ensure services represent the needs and wishes of the people receiving supports and assist them to develop skills needed for independent living and inclusion in the community.

Ensure communication between all team members and supervisors regarding person’s supported.

Ensure people receiving supports are safe in their environments.

Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional and supportive manner.

Relate the Agency’s mission statement and core values to daily responsibilities, interactions, and decision making.

Carry out assigned duties as requested by the program supervisor and or the parent/caregiver.

Responsibilities: .

• Responsible for visits to assigned apartments as per schedule.
• Provide training, counseling, assistance and guidance to people receiving supports in accordance with their goals.
• Counsel and assist people receiving supports in the areas including but not limited to: housekeeping, hygiene and grooming, clothing care, food preparation, money management, travel, shopping, use of leisure time and emergency procedures. Intervene, when necessary, on behalf of people receiving supports to resolve issues with landlords, solicitors, etc.

Monitor and inspect apartments, informing program manager of conditions related to people receiving supports’ living environments, maintenance needs, program and staffing needs, safety and security. etc. and following-up on outstanding issues.

Complete documentation including but not limited to: progress notes, billing records, and bank accounts records in accordance with agency and OPWDD standards.

Ensure people supported are independent in self-preservation skills fire safety requirements are met to include fire drills.

Provide on call services as scheduled.

Carry out any other assignments, participate in training, and attend meetings deemed necessary and appropriate to the position.

Maintain valid licenses {including driving license, as applicable], certifications or any other credentials that are required or necessary to carry out the responsibilities upon and throughout employment.

Qualifications:

A valid Driver License for a minimum of 1 year

OMH and MR/DD experience is preferred

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

ALL123

Pay: $21.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Must have a valid Driver License for a minimum of 1 year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21