Direct Care Staff - Overnight, Residential

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary:

The Overnight (Awake) Milieu Counselor is responsible for providing guidance and supervision for adolescent females between the ages of thirteen (13) through twenty (20) in a residential setting who are involved with the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families.

FSRI provides strengths-based, trauma-informed residential interventions designed to help adolescents build on their strengths, develop healthy relationships and coping skills, and move toward greater stability and independence. Services include an assessment and screening center that provides short-term, structured assessment and stabilization, as well as three semi-independent living programs that support youth in developing the skills, confidence, and connections needed for successful transition to adulthood and community living.

This position ensures the safety and security of the facility, maintains an awake presence throughout the shift, and responds to resident needs and emergencies while promoting a safe, supportive and respectful environment. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

Provides services in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner that respects each individual's and family's cultural background, identity, values, language, beliefs, abilities, and preferences.

Maintain an awake and alert presence throughout the entire shift.

Ensure the safety, well-being, and security of all residents.

Conduct routine room, facility, and wellness checks as required and complete required documentation.

Complete TST training and adhere to TST model of treatment which includes moment by moment assessment, emotional regulation skills building and TST phase-based treatment throughout the milieu.

Evaluate and assess client dysregulation in coordination with Clinician, Residential Manager and client treatment team and implement phase-based interventions and supports.

Enforce rules and policies in an explicit and consistent way.

Maintains a positive environment for both residents and staff.

Meet daily tasks of household management: menu planning and preparation, housekeeping (cleanliness and safety), grocery shopping, sleeping arrangements, etc.

Service and monitor recreational/educational activities within the shelter or out in the community.

Oversee and monitor the resident’s completion of daily chores and use of telephone in accordance with residential rules.

Maintain professional and administrative documentation (Credible) in accordance with agency standards and within established guidelines and time frames (Shift Notes, Incident reports etc.).Responsible for distribution of any necessary medications in accordance with FSRI medication management policies and procedures. Utilization of Credible EMAR system.

Monitor inventory and report supply needs.

Establish and maintain a positive professional relationship with other social service providers, community trades people, neighbors and volunteers who affect the daily operation of the program and adolescents placed there.

Transport residents to appointments as required and to obtain appropriate documentation/information as necessary.

Attend staff meetings, in-service training/workshops, or any special meeting required.

Provide emergency or crisis intervention techniques, such as passive physical restraint, when necessary, utilizing the Handle with Care (HWC) Behavior Management Model.

Adhere to all requirements as mandated by contractual agreements and as set forth in state regulatory manuals.

Provide coverage/emergency support to other residential programs as required.

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