Residential Counselor

Location: Monroe, NY

Hours: Full-time, 30 hours per week, Thursday through Monday, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Pay: $19.00 hourly

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engage individuals with behavioral health needs in services that support their recovery and growth towards living in their community setting of choice.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Support understanding and adherence to house rules, policies and practices for all residents and their visitors.

To be an informal and be able to use sound judgment regarding the day to day operation of the residence

To learn and develop skills t help individuals to create their own recovery-based service plans

To help people learn how to budget funds and manage a budget that leads to a greater level of independence

To educate and orient incoming individuals to the house environment

To educate and supervise individuals in taking and packing of medications until the achieve self-medication status

To assist individuals to schedule medical appointments and related documents

To assist individuals in learning how to use transportation resources available in the community. On occasion to use agency vehicles in transport people to community events or appointments.

To facilitate community meetings designed to plan meals, outings, assign chores, and listen to feedback from the community.

To assist people in meal planning, preparation, and cleanup as part of their skill development

To assist people in learning skills associated with home management such as cleaning and laundry.

Coordinate services with other providers and families

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Candidate must have:

Minimum 2 year experience with related population and demonstrated skills or

AA with minimum 1 year experience with related population and demonstrated skills or

Bachelors in the field (Human Services, Psychological education, Social Work) with some experience with related population and demonstrated skills

The ideal candidate should:

Be motivated to engage with and support the recovery of those we serve.

Be able to respond to routine and/or emergency medical needs when they arise

Be proactive to identify, resolve and report safety concerns at residence

Be able to communicate effectively both in verbal and written forms.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.

Must be capable of accessing all rooms and areas of a residential home, including a two-story home.

Must be capable of moving throughout the residence during the workday, including standing, walking, bending, and climbing stairs.

Occasional lifting and carrying of 25+ pounds, including groceries, laundry, and household supplies.

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