Residential Counselor The Residential Counselor will Supervise the residents and maintain a therapeutic environment that ensures the effective and efficient delivery of services in accordance with regulatory and agency requirements.Responsibilities
Provide supervision and direct counseling to residents.
Employ trauma-sensitive practices.
Ensure that the program is operating in compliance with all regulatory, agency, and funding requirements. This includes conducting security checks, fire drills and attending to your assigned post.
Supervise residents with daily activities, recreational activities, wake-ups and other client needs. Monitor and complete all household chores and ensure meals are prepared on a daily basis.
Complete comprehensive Medicaid billable case notes and progress notes and submit by the required deadlines.
Complete required paperwork (including but not limited to case notes, timesheets, logs, etc.) accurately and thoroughly and submit by the required deadlines.
Attend all required internal meetings, mandatory trainings, and participate in supervision.
Ensure the medication management procedures are properly followed.
Transport residents in agency vehicle and/or personal vehicle when needed to and from appointments, recreational activities, household errands or as otherwise required. Employee's own car may be used if properly insured and registered.
Collaborate with Program Coordinator as to program, facility and client needs.
Assume other tasks and responsibilities assigned to ensure the effective operation of the program.
Qualifications:High School Diploma required, College Degree preferred.One year of experience with adolescents preferred. Valid NYS Driver's License Required.Additional Information:Location: LakeviewSalary: $19.23/hrSchedule: Weekends, 3pm-11pm<