Counselor - Full-Time - Bronx, NY

Transitional Services For New York Inc•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY), a not-for-profit, community-based mental health organization, provides a continuum of rehabilitative services to individuals recovering from mental illness, aiming to enhance their independence. The organization envisions expanding its services and becoming a regional social service provider. TSINY staff are expected to deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, prioritizing client needs while maintaining respect for themselves and others, and offering hope to program participants.

Requirements

High School diploma.
Valid Driver License Required.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid training

Responsibilities

Provide direct care services to an assigned caseload of residents.
Assist residents in learning and practicing daily living skills, including personal hygiene, laundry, budgeting, and room maintenance.
Accompany residents to medical appointments, benefits appointments, and off-site recreational activities.
Conduct individual weekly sessions with assigned caseload.
Manage clothing inventory and assist with purchasing seasonal clothing.
Converse with the outgoing shift for pertinent information regarding resident appointments, behaviors, and medication changes.
Supervise morning, afternoon, and evening medication administration and immediately initial the medication book after each dose.
Alert day programs of resident absences or lateness due to appointments.
Complete a change of shift checklist, including medication counts, resident counts, chart counts, agency vehicle location, house keys count, and inventory of valuables.
Check staff revised schedules and personal mailboxes.
Assist residents with meal preparation as needed.
Report pertinent information regarding residents and the facility to the shift supervisor.
Document pertinent resident information in the Communication Log.
Meet with assigned caseload as scheduled for discussions on outstanding and ongoing issues.
Document all sessions on progress notes.
Maintain resident charts in accordance with Agency and OMH requirements.
Meet with supervisor as scheduled.
Ensure all caseload residents have sufficient medication.
Escort residents to appointments and for personal shopping needs.
Write Medicaid Progress Notes reflecting restorative services.
Complete and forward status change forms immediately upon hospitalization or other status changes to the Program Director.
Visit hospitalized residents weekly.
Participate in and supervise residents during fire drills and Community Meetings.
Participate in staff meetings.
Complete quarterly ADL assessments for all caseload residents.
Participate in quarterly service plan review assessment and development.
Inspect residents' rooms for safety measures and report any damages or problems.
Escort residents to the Social Security office and for clothing shopping.
Complete functional assessments.
Ensure residents have had their annual physical and dental check-ups.
Submit receipts for petty cash spent.
Inform residents of appointments.
Conduct and document room checks as needed.
Attend special on-site and off-site training, seminars, and conferences.
Check revised schedules for changes in hours/shifts and holiday coverage.
Assist residents in completing Home Leave forms.
Ensure residents are dressed appropriately before leaving the facility.
Supervise kitchen activities to ensure safety, health, and cleanliness.
Assume Med/Shift Supervisor responsibilities as scheduled/needed.
Perform other related duties as required.