Senior Residential Counselor

At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.Location: Monroe, NY.Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 12 PM–8 PM (flexible). May be asked to cover overnight shifts as needed.Rate: $21.00/hrPosition OverviewThe Senior Counselor coaches staff in the delivery of services to adults with behavioral health challenges. Working under the direction of a Site Supervisor, the Senior Counselor will work to ensure that services are being provided at the standard set by Agency leadership. The Sr. Counselor will serve as the supervisor in the absence of the Site Supervisor. Residential Counselors work, in a residential setting, as part of an interdisciplinary team providing restorative services. Our mission is to help our individuals live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Residence counselors provide assistance with living skills development, health maintenance and medication supervision, personal care, and overall community integration. Emphasis is placed on creating a family-like environment that encourages the individuals to self-direct and experience their life to the fullest, participating in daily and weekly activities of their choice.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesSome of the duties and responsibilities vary in intensity and frequency (from daily total care to frequent or occasional verbal and emotional support depending on the assignment.)Advocacy – Assists individuals with achieving personal outcomesHealth Maintenance – helps individuals receive medical care and communicates with medical professionalsPersonal Care – Helps individuals with eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, and toiletingLiving Skills Development – Helps individuals develop daily living skills -Mentor – Serves as role model, demonstrating the desired behaviors, and coaches the individuals using approved techniques and strategiesOperational Support – completes tasks that are beyond the individual’s abilitiesPerform other duties as assignedQualifications: Education or Experience:-Bachelor’s Degree -Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in related field with a minimum 2 years’ experience with related population#Counelor #DirectSupport #DSP #PersonalCare #HumanServices #MentalHealth #Peer #CertifiedPeerAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and VeteransAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans