• Residential Counselor III

    Access: Supports For Living (Monroe, NY)


    Residential Counselor III

     

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    Description

    Rate: $17.50

     

    Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

    Job Description :

    In this role you will:

    • Oversee day-to-day routines of residents: wakeup, grooming/dressing, preparing for work, programs or appointments, shared mealtimes, household tasks social/recreational activities and pm curfews.

    • Provide direct, on-site supervision for up to 12 residents

    • Support adherence to house rules, policies and practices for all residents and visitors

    • Must be able to be a leader in the absence of a Site Supervisor and Senior Counselor

    • Must possess ability to write res-hab plans and IPOPS

    • Will assist in the handling of residents money and assets

    • Orient and train incoming residents to the house practices

    • Administer medication and supervise residents packing of medications

    • Maintain annual certification to administer medications

    • Maintain schedule of medical appointments for residents. Prepare and provide consult forms for medical appointments

    • Provide transportation, or assist residents in arranging transportation, to medical appointments. Ability to drive a large van is required

    • Hold/facilitate resident meetings to plan meals or outings, assign chores, and listen to feedback

    • Should be able to cook (menu prep and ensure dietary needs of residents are being met)

    • Cleaning and laundry responsibilities

    • Ideal candidate must possess patience, self-motivation, display good judgment and pay close attention to detail

    • Respond to routine and/or emergency medical needs as required

    • Repair, resolve and report safety concerns at residence

    • Track and attend mandatory trainings

    • Ability to clearly communicate, through the use of weekly shift notes or logs, any progress or regress made by residents

    • Assist resident with bathing needs if required

    • Handle other tasks as directed by supervisor

    • Coordinate services with other providers and families

    Qualifications:

    The ideal candidate will have:

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

     

    -BA with minimum 1 year experience with related population and demonstrated skills

     

    -AA with minimum 2 years’ experience with related population and demonstrated skills

     

    -Minimum 4 years’ experience with related population and demonstrated skills

     

    Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life, whole life, identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability, LTD and AD&D; a matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance.

     

    ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.

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