Position title
Residential Counselors-Wainscott Site
Description
Our MH Program is seeking Residential Counselors for Full-Time, Part-Time, Overnight, and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
- Assist, supervise, support, counsel, include, and instruct individuals in every aspect of daily living skills, to promote independence, and to be viable, integrated, and productive individuals of their community
- Educate and instruct program residents in areas of:
- Symptom Management
- Life safety training
- Health / socialization / sexuality training
- Communication skills
- Recreation and leisure skills
- Home care / eating / cooking skills
- Independent community living skills
- Cognitive skills
- Vocational / prevocational training
- Problem solving skills
- Substance Abuse prevention skillParticipate in the creation, and implementation, of person-centered treatment plans.
- Respond to crises of distress. Be able to stay calm in a stressful environment. Assure that individuals do not injure themselves or others.
- Document all data and paperwork correctly at one time. Complete regular documentation, on a computer-based program, for billing purposes.
- Provide safe transportation for residents within the community, on appointments, etc.
- Work well as a team member with supervisors and co-workers. Follow management’s instructions; initiate and precisely complete duties in a timely manner
- Maintain the residence in a safe, clean, and stress-free manner.
- Maintain all required trainings and certifications throughout employment
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required and one year of experience working with mental health population preferred
- Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License
- Computer Skills and Analytical thinking required
Job Benefits
$1500 Sign-On Bonus!
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
401k retirement plan
Life Insurance
Educational Tuition Assistance
Vacation/Personal/Sick Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account