Senior Residential Counselor

Job Description

General Description

Responsible for providing supportive counseling and independent living skills training to assigned residents and assisting the Program Supervisor in implementing agency policies and procedures.

Qualification and Competencies

• Minimum High School Diploma with (5) years’ experience in a human service-related field. Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with mental health population or substance use disorder/treatment experience preferred
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with agency staff, consumers/clients/families, and the community.
• Critical thinking and sound judgement skills are necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Program Supervisor in daily program operations, staff coordination, 24-hour coverage, admissions, and overall program oversight when needed.
• Meet regularly with assigned residents and the Supervisor to coordinate services, monitor needs, and communicate program updates.
• Develop, implement, review, and update person-centered goals, service plans, and objectives with residents.
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, reports, chart work, audits, and financial records accurately and on time.
• Train and assist residents with daily living skills, medication self-administration, vocational/educational goals, socialization, recreation, transportation, and money management.
• Provide crisis and case management, behavioral interventions, collateral contacts, emergency notifications, treatment/discharge meeting participation, and response to resident calls.
• Maintain program safety and quality by conducting house meetings and inspections, supporting fire safety drills, attending trainings/meetings, following agency policies, developing improved procedures, covering other sites as needed, and completing other assigned duties.

Schedule

• Mondays-Fridays 9am-5pm
• Availability to cover shifts
• • 7am-3pm
  • 3pm-11pm
  • 11pm-7am
  • weekdays and weekends
• On-call rotation availabilities
• • One week (Wednesday-Wednesday) every 5-6 months
  • • actual frequency may vary
  • covers Long Island and NYC

EEO Statement

SAIL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual status in any group or class protected by law. SAIL encourages applications from diverse backgrounds such as minorities, women, disabled, protected veterans, and other qualified applicants.

Mission:
Our Mission is to empower persons affected by mental illness and substance use disorders achieve independence and lead healthier lives.

Vision:
To promote health, wellness, and independence by providing access to housing opportunities and services through the expansion of programs and partnerships.

Our Values:
SAIL is committed to these core values which support us to achieve our mission.
 Integrity:
We strive to provide quality services while ensuring honesty and transparency among clients, staff and stakeholders.

 Inclusion:
We create an environment that embraces the diversity and life experiences of all our clients and staff to shape a sense of community and model best practices for our organization.

 Innovation: We value creativity and collaboration among clients, staff and stakeholders to overcome challenges we encounter. We aim to provide the most comprehensive care through a process of ongoing assessment and quality management.

"SAIL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual status in any group or class…