Counselor - Part-Time

Transitional Services For New York Inc•New York, NY

11h•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 to enhance the lives of individuals recovering from mental illness and to support their transition towards greater independence. TSINY aims to expand its rehabilitative services and become a leading 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 hope.

Requirements

Valid Driver License Required
High School diploma
Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
CPR/First Aid training

Responsibilities

Provide direct care services to an assigned caseload of residents.
Work with residents on developing 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 individual weekly sessions with residents.
Manage clothing inventory and assist with seasonal clothing purchases.
Converse with the outgoing shift for pertinent information regarding resident behavior, appointments, and medication changes.
Supervise morning, afternoon, and evening medication administration and initial medication logs.
Notify day programs of resident absences or lateness due to appointments.
Complete change of shift checklist, including medication counts, resident counts, chart counts, 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.
Document all sessions in progress notes.
Maintain resident charts in accordance with 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 for personal shopping needs.
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 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 new clothing purchases.
Complete functional assessments.
Ensure residents have had their annual physical and dental check-ups.
Submit receipts for petty cash expenditures.
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 Disaster Preparedness Plan.