Counselor - Part-Time

Transitional Services For New York Inc•New York, NY

7d•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY) is a not-for-profit, comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We are dedicated to providing a continuum of rehabilitative services aimed at enriching the lives of individuals recovering from mental illness and facilitating their transition to greater independence. TSINY envisions expanding its rehabilitative services to become a regional social service provider. Our staff are committed to delivering effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, prioritizing client needs while fostering mutual respect and providing hope to program participants.

Requirements

Valid Driver License Required
High School diploma

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid training

Responsibilities

Provide direct care services to an assigned caseload.
Work hands-on with residents to teach daily living skills, including personal hygiene, laundry, budgeting, and room maintenance.
Accompany residents to medical and benefits appointments, as well as off-site recreational activities.
Conduct weekly individual sessions with caseload residents.
Manage clothing inventory and assist with seasonal clothing purchases.
Converse with the outgoing shift for pertinent information such as appointments, resident 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 of controlled substances, resident counts, chart counts, agency vehicle location, house key counts, and inventory of valuables.
Check staff revised schedules and personal mailboxes.
Assist residents with meal preparation as needed.
Report pertinent resident and facility information to the shift supervisor.
Document pertinent resident information in the Communication Log.
Meet with assigned caseload as scheduled and document all sessions on progress notes.
Maintain resident charts in accordance with Agency and OMH requirements and standards.
Meet with supervisor as scheduled.
Discuss outstanding and ongoing issues with all caseload residents.
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, IDF Unit.
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.
Thoroughly inspect assigned residents' rooms for safety measures and report any damages or problems to the shift supervisor.
Escort residents to the Social Security office and for new clothing purchases.
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 possible 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.
During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.