Counselor - Full-Time - Bronx, NY

Transitional Services For New York Inc•New York, NY

5d•$0 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY), a not-for-profit community-based mental health organization, provides rehabilitative services to individuals recovering from mental illness, aiming to enhance their independence. The organization seeks Counselors for its Residential Program in Bronx, NY, to deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, prioritizing client needs. This full-time position offers an annual salary of $45,000 ($24.72 per hour).

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 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 assigned caseload.
Manage clothing inventory and assist with seasonal clothing purchases.
Converse with the outgoing shift for pertinent information regarding residents' appointments, behaviors, and medication changes.
Supervise morning, afternoon, and evening medication administration and initial the medication book.
Alert day programs of resident absences or lateness for appointments.
Complete change of shift checklist, including medication counts, resident counts, chart counts, agency vehicle location, house keys, and receipt 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 according to Agency and OMH requirements.
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 shopping for personal needs or new clothing.
Write Medicaid Progress Notes reflecting restorative services.
Complete and forward status change forms immediately upon hospitalization or other status changes.
Visit hospitalized residents weekly.
Participate in and supervise residents during fire drills, Community Meetings, and 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.
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.
During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with the Disaster Preparedness Plan.