RESIDENCE COUNSELOR - PART TIME

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster SupplementStart Over with Job SearchReturning Applicant? Login NowRESIDENCE COUNSELOR - PART TIMEFull Time/Part Time Regular Part Time Total Hours Per Week 24 From Salary $20.00 To Salary $20.00Job Summary: The Residence Counselor is responsible for the supervision of individuals in a community residence program serving individuals with mental health conditions and who are experiencing mental health challenges. The Residence Counselor is responsible for the safety of the individuals, cleanliness of the residence, as well as providing and documenting restorative services based on accurate and consistent treatment plans which are reviewed quarterly. The position requires bed checks based on residence needs or as needed. Sleeping on the job is prohibited.Duties & ResponsibilitiesWe presently have 3 part time vacancies:Thursday-Saturday 3:00pm-11:00pmSunday and Saturday 8:00am-4:00pmSunday and Friday 8:00am-4:00pmThe Residence Counselor provides supervision and training to clients in the following areas:Personal healthcare and hygiene, e.g., bathing, washing, dental care , personal safety, including assessment of self-help, fire drills and safety regarding the use of kitchen appliances. Individual clothing care, personal belongings, bedroom and living quarters. Food and meal planning, preparation, purchase and storage. Use of household appliances, washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, vacuum cleaner and other small appliances. Use of public transportation. Assist with and/or assume the responsibility for cooking, cleaning, and cleaning up after a meal. Contribute to the safety and therapeutic environment of the programs. It also requires supervision of the individuals while taking their medications and encourage individuals to take medications at the appropriate times.Portray a positive role model for the clients and appropriately advocate for their needs.Prepare service plans with the individuals, designed to improve their abilities and overall functioning.Assist in appropriate socialization.Assist with job seeking skills.Responsible for writing and maintaining appropriate documentation on assigned individuals, including progress notes, restorative services, goals and objectives and incident reports.Drive individuals to appointments when necessary.Education & ExperienceEducation and Experience High school graduate. Experience in a residence working with individuals with mental health conditions and people experiencing mental health challenges preferred, not required. Valid New York State driver’s license.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand or sit for long periods. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.